Product classification
HS code for Stamp vending machine: 8476.89
Machines, automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
Classification of stamp vending machine under HS 8476.89
Stamp vending machines are classified under HS code 8476.89, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System, covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8476 is specifically designated for automatic goods-vending machines. This includes machines for dispensing products such as postage stamps, cigarettes, food, or beverages. The sub-heading 8476.89 is a residual category for machines that do not incorporate heating or refrigerating devices. The classification logic follows GRI 1, as the machine's primary function is the automated sale and dispensing of a physical good (stamps). Unlike postage-franking machines which print impressions directly onto mail, these machines dispense pre-printed stamps or labels. The absence of temperature control mechanisms distinguishes this code from 8476.21 (beverage machines with heating/cooling) or 8476.81 (other machines with heating/cooling). The machine must be fully automatic to qualify under this heading.
- Covers
- Automatic postage stamp dispensers
- Sticker vending machines
- Automated label dispensing kiosks
- Non-refrigerated snack vending machines
- Token vending machines
- Also under 8476.89
- Crane Merchandising Systems (e.g., National Vendors snack machines)
- Fuji Electric (non-refrigerated models)
- Azkoyen (snack/general goods vendors)
- Jofemar cigarette machines
- Vendnet general merchandise machines
Codes often confused with 8476.89
Common mistake. This product is often confused with HS code 8470.90, which includes postage-franking machines. The key difference is that a franking machine prints a value directly onto an envelope, whereas a vending machine under 8476.89 dispenses a physical, pre-existing stamp. Additionally, if the machine is a multi-function kiosk that primarily processes data or provides internet access rather than dispensing goods, it might fall under HS code 8471.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847689 (the code used for stamp vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847689 (the code used for stamp vending machine) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 847689, not only stamp vending machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $122M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $121M 21% of world exports
- 3 Italy $94M 16% of world exports
World total: $583M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $131M 24% of world imports
- 2 France $80M 15% of world imports
- 3 Poland $30M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $547M 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 stamp vending machine
Brazil splits HS 8476.89 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8476.89.10Postage stamp vending machines
- 8476.89.90Other vending/change machines, unheated, uncooled
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stamp vending machine
What is the HS code for Stamp vending machine?
The HS code for Stamp vending machine is 847689 (Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices). The HS code for a stamp vending machine is 8476.89, which covers automatic goods-vending machines without heating or cooling devices.
How do I classify Stamp vending machine for customs?
Stamp vending machine is classified under HS code 847689 — Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital stamp kiosks classified here?
If the kiosk primarily dispenses a physical stamp or sticker, it remains in 8476.89. If it is a computer terminal for digital services, it may be classified under 8471.
Which countries are the top exporters of stamp vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847689 (the code used for stamp vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($122M, 21% of world exports), China ($121M) and Italy ($94M). World exports came to about $583M, 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 stamp vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847689 (the code used for stamp vending machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 24% of world imports), France ($80M) and Poland ($30M). World imports came to about $547M, 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 Stamp vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847689 for Stamp vending 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 stamp vending machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847689 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for stamp vending machine depends on the product's details: 8476.89.10 (Postage stamp vending machines), 8476.89.90 (Other vending/change machines, unheated, uncooled).