Product classification
HS code for Rubber processing machine: 8477.80
Machinery, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Classification of rubber processing machine under HS 8477.80
Rubber processing machines are classified under HS code 8477.80. This heading covers machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. The classification is determined by the machine's specialized function in handling the unique rheological properties of rubber. While Chapter 84 generally covers mechanical appliances, 8477 is the specific heading for the rubber and plastics industry. Subheading 8477.80 is a "basket" category for machines that do not fit into more specific subheadings like injection-molding machines (8477.10) or extruders (8477.20). This includes equipment used for cutting, mixing, or finishing rubber components. The classification follows GIR 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. These machines are essential for the transformation of raw elastomers into finished industrial or consumer goods, performing tasks such as mastication, compounding, and shaping before the final vulcanization stage.
- Covers
- Rubber bale cutters and hydraulic guillotines
- Internal mixers for rubber compounding (e.g., Banbury mixers)
- Rubber cooling and batch-off machines
- Tire building machines and drum applicators
- Rubber strip cutting and slitting machines
- Vulcanizing presses for rubber molding
- Also under 8477.80
- Erema Recycling Systems
- Conair Auxiliary Equipment
- Herbold Granulators
- Farrel Pomini Mixers
Codes often confused with 8477.80
Common mistake. One common misclassification is HS code 8479.89, which is a general category for machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere. However, because 8477 specifically addresses machinery for working rubber, it must be used instead of the more general 8479. Another error occurs with 8477.10 or 8477.20; these should only be used for injection molders and extruders, respectively. If a machine performs a different function, such as mixing or cutting, it must fall under 8477.80. Additionally, molds used within these machines are not classified here; they belong under 8480.71 or 8480.79 depending on the material they are designed to mold.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847780 (the code used for rubber processing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847780 (the code used for rubber processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847780, not only rubber processing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.7B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $2.5B 29% of world exports
- 3 Italy $816M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $724M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $696M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 China $611M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for rubber processing machine
Brazil splits HS 8477.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8477.80.10Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre making
- 8477.80.90Other rubber or plastics working machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber processing machine
What is the HS code for Rubber processing machine?
The HS code for Rubber processing machine is 847780 (Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter). The HS code for miscellaneous machinery used for processing rubber is 8477.80.
How do I classify Rubber processing machine for customs?
Rubber processing machine is classified under HS code 847780 — Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are rubber extruders classified under 8477.80?
No, rubber extruders have their own specific subheading, which is 8477.20. Only machines without a specific subheading in 8477 fall under 8477.80.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber processing machine (HS 847780)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847780 (the code used for rubber processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.7B, 31% of world exports), China ($2.5B) and Italy ($816M). World exports came to about $8.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of rubber processing machine (HS 847780)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847780 (the code used for rubber processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($724M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($696M) and China ($611M). World imports came to about $7.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Rubber processing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847780 for Rubber processing machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for rubber processing machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847780 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rubber processing machine depends on the product's details: 8477.80.10 (Rubber sheet joining machines for tyre making), 8477.80.90 (Other rubber or plastics working machinery).