Product classification
HS code for Vegetable oil press: 8479.20
Machinery, for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Classification of vegetable oil press under HS 8479.20
The classification of a vegetable oil press under HS code 8479.20 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Specifically, GRI 1 states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8479 is designed as a residual heading for machinery and mechanical appliances that possess individual functions but are not specifically named in any other heading of Chapter 84. Within this heading, subheading 8479.20 is dedicated to machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. This includes a wide range of mechanical equipment such as screw-type expellers, hydraulic presses, and seed crushing rolls. The primary function of these machines is the mechanical separation of oil from the solid matter of the plant, such as seeds, nuts, or oleaginous fruits like olives or oil palm. It is important to note that even if the machine incorporates auxiliary heating elements to increase the yield of the oil extraction, the essential character of the machine remains a mechanical press, thus maintaining its classification under 8479.20. This code applies to industrial-scale equipment used in oil mills and processing facilities. The classification also extends to machinery used for the extraction of microbial fats or oils, which was a relatively recent addition to the HS nomenclature to account for emerging biotechnological processes. The machinery must be used for 'fixed' oils, which are non-volatile oils that do not evaporate easily, distinguishing them from essential oils.
- Covers
- Screw-type oil expellers
- Hydraulic oil presses
- Seed crushing and grinding rolls for oil extraction
- Mechanical oil filters integrated into the press unit
- Industrial olive oil extraction systems
- Microbial fat extraction machinery
- Also under 8479.20
- Alfa Laval decanters
- Crown Iron Works solvent extractors
- Desmet Ballestra refining lines
- GEA Westfalia separators
- Pieralisi olive oil mills
Codes often confused with 8479.20
Common mistake. Vegetable oil presses are frequently misclassified under HS code 8437, which covers machinery for the cleaning, sorting, or grading of seed, grain, or dried leguminous vegetables. While 8437 handles the seeds before extraction, it does not cover the extraction process itself. Another common error is using HS code 8438, which is for general food and drink preparation machinery. However, because 8479.20 is more specific to the extraction of fats and oils, it takes precedence over the more general food processing code 8438.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847920 (the code used for vegetable oil press), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847920 (the code used for vegetable oil press) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 19% 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 847920, not only vegetable oil press.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $246M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $237M 21% of world exports
- 3 Italy $169M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $216M 19% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $46M 4.2% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $44M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 code for vegetable oil press
Brazil classifies vegetable oil press under NCM 8479.20.00: HS 8479.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vegetable oil press
What is the HS code for Vegetable oil press?
The HS code for Vegetable oil press is 847920 (Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils). The HS code for a vegetable oil press is 8479.20, which covers machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
How do I classify Vegetable oil press for customs?
Vegetable oil press is classified under HS code 847920 — Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include domestic kitchen oil presses?
No, small-scale domestic appliances are often classified under 8509 as electro-mechanical domestic appliances, whereas 8479.20 is intended for industrial or commercial machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable oil press (HS 847920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847920 (the code used for vegetable oil press) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($246M, 22% of world exports), China ($237M) and Italy ($169M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of vegetable oil press (HS 847920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847920 (the code used for vegetable oil press) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($216M, 19% of world imports), Türkiye ($46M) and Nigeria ($44M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Vegetable oil press the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847920 for Vegetable oil press 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 vegetable oil press in Brazil?
In Brazil, vegetable oil press (HS 847920) is classified under NCM 8479.20.00.