Product classification
HS code for Tire molding machine: 8477.51
Machinery, for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes.
Classification of tire molding machine under HS 8477.51
The classification of tire molding machines falls under HS code 8477.51, which is specifically designated for machinery used in the molding or retreading of pneumatic tires or for molding and forming inner tubes. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which directs classification according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8477 covers machinery for working rubber or plastics, and subheading 8477.51 provides a specific carve-out for tire-related molding equipment. These machines are complex industrial units that utilize heat and pressure to shape raw rubber compounds into finished tire structures or to apply new treads to existing tire casings. Because the primary function of the machine is the molding of rubber into a specific pneumatic tire form, it is excluded from more general machinery headings and placed within this specialized category.
- Covers
- Tire curing presses
- Pneumatic tire retreading machines
- Inner tube molding machines
- Bladder molding presses for tire manufacturing
- Automatic tire vulcanizing presses
- Also under 8477.51
- VMI Tire Building Machines
- HF Group Tire Curing Presses
- Marangoni Retreading Equipment
- Kobe Steel Tire & Rubber Machinery
Codes often confused with 8477.51
Common mistake. Tire molding machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8477.80, which covers "other" machinery for working rubber or plastics. However, because 8477.51 is more specific to tire molding, it takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 8480.71, which covers the actual injection or compression molds themselves. It is critical to distinguish between the machine (8477.51) and the interchangeable mold (8480.71) that is placed inside the machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847751 (the code used for tire molding machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847751 (the code used for tire molding machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 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 847751, not only tire molding machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $402M 52% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $170M 22% of world exports
- 3 Germany $52M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $773M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$120M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $107M 20% of world imports
- 3 United States $83M 16% of world imports
World total: $534M 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. 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 tire molding machine
Brazil classifies tire molding machine under NCM 8477.51.00: HS 8477.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tire molding machine
What is the HS code for Tire molding machine?
The HS code for Tire molding machine is 847751 (Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes). The primary HS code for a tire molding machine is 8477.51, which covers machinery for molding or retreading pneumatic tires.
How do I classify Tire molding machine for customs?
Tire molding machine is classified under HS code 847751 — Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the molds used inside the machine?
No, the molds themselves are typically classified under heading 8480, specifically 8480.71 for rubber or plastic molds, even if they are imported with the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of tire molding machine (HS 847751)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847751 (the code used for tire molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($402M, 52% of world exports), the Netherlands ($170M) and Germany ($52M). World exports came to about $773M, 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 tire molding machine (HS 847751)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847751 (the code used for tire molding machine) in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $120M, 23% of world imports), Indonesia ($107M) and the United States ($83M). World imports came to about $534M, 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 Tire molding machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847751 for Tire molding 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 tire molding machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, tire molding machine (HS 847751) is classified under NCM 8477.51.00.