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8479 — Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8479 when importing machinery and mechanical appliances that serve specific functions not classified elsewhere in the chapter. For example, if you're shipping a machine for mixing and kneading dough, this heading applies.
To distinguish among the HS-6 lines, consider the specific application of the machinery. If your equipment is designed for public works, you would select HS-6 847910. However, if it’s for extracting vegetable oils, you should use HS-6 847920.
Another key distinction is between machinery used for treating wood and other ligneous materials, which falls under HS-6 847930, versus machines for making rope or cable, categorized under HS-6 847940. Ensure you choose the code that accurately reflects the primary function of your equipment.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
HS-4 8479 · machinery with individual functions · HS-6 codes · industrial robots · evaporative air coolers · passenger boarding bridges · machines for mixing and kneading · wood treatment machinery · oil extraction machines · parts for machinery
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Machines for mixing, kneading, or crushing food products
- Equipment for extracting oils from seeds or plants
- Industrial robots used in manufacturing processes
- Passenger boarding bridges used at airports
- Evaporative air coolers for industrial use
- Cold isostatic presses for metal treatment
- Parts for machinery with specific functions
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 8479 used for?
- How to classify machinery for import?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 8479?
- Which HS-6 code for mixing machines?
- How to identify the right HS code for my machinery?
- Differences between HS-6 847910 and 847920?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to determine the correct HS-6 code for machinery
- examples of machinery classified under HS-4 8479
- what types of machines fall under HS-4 8479
- guidance on importing machinery with individual functions
- choosing the right HS-6 code for industrial robots
- understanding machinery classifications for customs
- how to classify equipment for oil extraction
- what is included in HS-4 8479 machinery
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of machinery are included in HS-4 8479?
- HS-4 8479 covers machinery and mechanical appliances with individual functions not specified elsewhere, including mixing machines, industrial robots, and equipment for oil extraction.
- How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?
- Select the HS-6 subheading based on the primary function of the machinery. For instance, use **HS-6 847910** for public works machinery and **HS-6 847920** for oil extraction machines.
- Are there specific requirements for importing machinery under HS-4 8479?
- Yes, ensure compliance with import regulations, including safety standards and certifications specific to the type of machinery you are importing.
- What if my machinery has multiple functions?
- If your machinery serves multiple functions, choose the HS-6 code that reflects its primary use or the function that aligns with your business needs.
- Can I find parts for machinery under HS-4 8479?
- Yes, **HS-6 847990** covers parts for machinery classified under HS-4 8479, ensuring you can import necessary components.
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HS-6 subheadings (13)
- 847910Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like
- 847920Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils
- 847930Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork
- 847940Machines; for making rope or cable
- 847950Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included
- 847960Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers
- 847971Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports
- 847979Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports
- 847981Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders
- 847982Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring
- 847983Machines and mechanical appliances; cold isostatic presses
- 847989Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
- 847990Machines and mechanical appliances; parts, of those having individual functions