Product classification
HS code for Semiconductor equipment parts: 8486.90
Machines and apparatus of heading 8486, parts and accessories.
Classification of semiconductor equipment parts under HS 8486.90
Parts and accessories for semiconductor manufacturing equipment are classified under HS code 8486.90. This classification follows the general rules for parts in Section XVI. Specifically, Note 2(b) to Section XVI and Note 11 to Chapter 84 dictate that parts which are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine in heading 8486 are to be classified in 8486.90. This sub-heading covers a wide array of specialized components that are essential for the operation of machines used in wafer fabrication, assembly, or mask making. The classification requires that the part does not have a more specific heading elsewhere (such as a pump or a valve) and that it is identifiable as being intended for the high-precision environment of semiconductor manufacturing.
- Covers
- Specialized mechanical grippers for wafer handling robots
- Reaction chambers for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment
- Quartzware specifically designed for semiconductor furnaces
- Precision lead screw assemblies for semiconductor lithography stages
- Work holders and specialized tooling for die bonders
- Also under 8486.90
- Edwards iXH vacuum pumps
- MKS Instruments power supplies
- Carl Zeiss SMT optical components
- Brooks Automation wafer handling robots
- Entegris gas purifiers
Codes often confused with 8486.90
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these parts under 8487.90 (machinery parts not containing electrical connectors) or 8538.90 (parts for electrical apparatus). Furthermore, "parts of general use" such as standard screws, bolts, and springs must be classified according to their constituent material (e.g., Chapter 73 for steel) rather than 8486.90, as per Section XVI Note 1(g). Additionally, if a part is a specific functional unit like a vacuum pump, it must be classified under its own heading (8414) even if used on semiconductor equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848690 (the code used for semiconductor equipment parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848690 (the code used for semiconductor equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% 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 848690, not only semiconductor equipment parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $7.1B 19% of world exports
- 2 Japan $6.2B 16% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $5.1B 14% of world exports
World total: $37.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.7B 16% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$6.2B 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $5.7B 13% of world imports
World total: $42.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 semiconductor equipment parts
Brazil classifies semiconductor equipment parts under NCM 8486.90.00: HS 8486.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about semiconductor equipment parts
What is the HS code for Semiconductor equipment parts?
The HS code for Semiconductor equipment parts is 848690 (Machines and apparatus of heading 8486; parts and accessories). The HS code for parts and accessories used solely or principally with semiconductor manufacturing machinery is 8486.90.
How do I classify Semiconductor equipment parts for customs?
Semiconductor equipment parts is classified under HS code 848690 — Machines and apparatus of heading 8486; parts and accessories. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all components of a semiconductor machine classified under 8486.90?
No, only specialized parts. Standard components like motors (8501) or sensors (9031) are classified under their respective specific headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of semiconductor equipment parts (HS 848690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848690 (the code used for semiconductor equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.1B, 19% of world exports), Japan ($6.2B) and the Netherlands ($5.1B). World exports came to about $37.7B, 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 semiconductor equipment parts (HS 848690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848690 (the code used for semiconductor equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.7B, 16% of world imports), Taiwan (about $6.2B) and China ($5.7B). World imports came to about $42.8B, 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 Semiconductor equipment parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848690 for Semiconductor equipment parts 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 semiconductor equipment parts in Brazil?
In Brazil, semiconductor equipment parts (HS 848690) is classified under NCM 8486.90.00.