Product classification
HS code for 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 vending machine under HS 8476.89
Vending machines are classified under HS code 8476.89 when they are automatic goods-vending machines that do not incorporate heating or refrigerating devices and are not designed for dispensing beverages. Heading 8476 covers a wide array of automated machines that dispense merchandise upon the insertion of coins, tokens, or electronic payment. The subheading 8476.89 acts as a residual category for machines that dispense solid goods—such as stamps, cigarettes, or hygiene products—without the need for temperature control. This classification follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the mechanical function of the machine and the absence of thermal conditioning components.
- Covers
- Postage stamp vending machines
- Cigarette vending machines
- Automatic money-changing machines
- Snack dispensers without cooling units
- Personal hygiene product dispensers
- Locker-style vending machines for dry goods
- 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. A common error is classifying beverage-vending machines under this code; however, beverage machines are specifically assigned to 8476.21 (with heating/cooling) or 8476.29 (without). Another frequent misclassification involves machines with refrigeration, such as cold snack or soda machines, which belong under 8476.81. Furthermore, simple mechanical dispensers that do not have the complex automatic mechanisms of 8476 might be incorrectly placed in 8479 (general machinery) or 3926 (plastic articles) if they are non-mechanical gravity-fed bins.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847689 (the code used for vending machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847689 (the code used for 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 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 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 vending machine
What is the HS code for Vending machine?
The HS code for 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 an automatic goods-vending machine without heating or cooling devices is 8476.89.
How do I classify Vending machine for customs?
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.
Does this code include coffee vending machines?
No, coffee vending machines are considered beverage-vending machines and are classified under 8476.21 if they have heating elements or 8476.29 if they do not.
Which countries are the top exporters of vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847689 (the code used for 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 vending machine (HS 847689)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847689 (the code used for 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 Vending machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847689 for 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 vending machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847689 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for vending machine depends on the product's details: 8476.89.10 (Postage stamp vending machines), 8476.89.90 (Other vending/change machines, unheated, uncooled).