Product classification
HS code for Screening machine: 8474.10
Machines, for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Classification of screening machine under HS 8474.10
HS Code 8474.10 is the international standard for machines used for sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. These machines are fundamental in industries such as mining, quarrying, and aggregate production. The screening process involves passing raw material over a surface with specific aperture sizes (like a mesh or perforated plate) to separate particles by size. This code covers a variety of mechanical designs, including vibrating screens, rotary screens (trommels), and grizzly screens. The classification is specific to the processing of mineral substances; the machine must be designed to handle heavy, abrasive materials like rocks, coal, or sand. This heading is part of Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. The classification is determined by the machine's intended use with minerals rather than its mechanical method of separation.
- Covers
- Vibrating mineral screens
- Rotary screening machines (trommels)
- Centrifugal separators for minerals
- Ore washing machines
- Sand screening equipment
- Coal sorting machines
- Grizzly feeders with screening functions
- Mechanical sifters for mineral substances
- Also under 8474.10
- Metso Outotec Lokotrack ST Series
- Terex Finlay 883+ Scalper
- McLanahan Log Washer
- Weir Minerals Cavex Hydrocyclone
- Eriez Magnetic Separator
Codes often confused with 8474.10
Common mistake. One of the most common misclassifications is using HS Code 8437.10, which is for machines used for the cleaning, sorting, or grading of seed, grain, or dried leguminous vegetables. While the mechanical principle of screening is similar, the application to agricultural products moves the classification to Chapter 8437. Another common error is confusing these with centrifugal separators used for liquids or gases, which fall under HS Code 8421. If the machine is used for sorting or grading fruit or other agricultural produce, it falls under 8433.60. Furthermore, if the screening machine is part of a larger mobile crushing plant, the entire unit might be classified under 8474.20 (crushing or grinding machines) depending on which function provides the essential character.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847410 (the code used for screening machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847410 (the code used for screening machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 23% 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 847410, not only screening machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $961M 32% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $557M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $212M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $810M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $278M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $109M 3.1% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 code for screening machine
Brazil classifies screening machine under NCM 8474.10.00: HS 8474.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about screening machine
What is the HS code for Screening machine?
The HS code for Screening machine is 847410 (Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances). The HS code for machines used for screening or sorting minerals is 8474.10.
How do I classify Screening machine for customs?
Screening machine is classified under HS code 847410 — Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include laboratory sieves?
No, laboratory sieves are generally classified under HS Code 9604.00 if they are hand sieves, or under Chapter 90 if they are part of high-precision scientific testing apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of screening machine (HS 847410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847410 (the code used for screening machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($961M, 32% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($557M) and Germany ($212M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 screening machine (HS 847410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847410 (the code used for screening machine) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($810M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($278M) and Canada ($109M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Screening machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847410 for Screening 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 screening machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, screening machine (HS 847410) is classified under NCM 8474.10.00.