HS Code 8472Office machines; not elsewhere classified
3 six-digit codes · Heading 71 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8472 is the heading for office machines that no other heading names. This page explains what it takes in, what it leaves out and how to pick the right six-digit code.
“Office machines; not elsewhere classified” divides three ways under heading 8472 — 847210, 847230 and 847290. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 71 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8472
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 847210 | Office machines; duplicating machines |
| 847230 | Office machines; for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps |
| 847290 | Office machines; not elsewhere classified |
What does HS code 8472 cover?
It belongs to Chapter 84 machinery. People also search for it as HSN code 8472 or HTS code 8472. The heading number is the same under each name.
Customs splits the heading into three subheadings. Each one has a plain meaning:
- 847210: duplicating machines. These make copies of a document by duplicating it.
- 847230: mail handling machines. They sort or fold mail, insert mail in envelopes or bands, open, close or seal mail, and affix or cancel postage stamps.
- 847290: other office machines. This is the leftover code for anything in the heading that the first two do not describe.
How to choose the right 8472 code
Work through the three codes in order. First ask if the machine duplicates documents. If it does, look at 847210.
Next ask if the machine handles mail. Sorting and folding machines, envelope inserting machines and envelope sealing machines fit 847230. So do postage stamp affixing or cancelling machines. Mail opening machines fit here too.
If neither answer is yes, the machine may fit 847290. This code is the residual one, so use it last. A customs officer will expect your goods to match the exact wording of the code you pick.
Not sure about a specific product? Run it through the HS code classifier to confirm the code before you file or quote.
Office machines classified outside 8472
Many machines used in offices are not in this heading. Check the neighbours before you settle on 8472:
- Calculating machines, cash registers and postage-franking machines go to heading 8470.
Parts and accessories for 8472 machines
Heading 8472 covers whole machines. Parts and accessories sit elsewhere.
So a part made for a duplicating machine or a mail machine is checked against 8473, not against the three codes above. Open the 8473 page to see its codes.
HS code 8472 import and export data
A code tells you what a product is. Shipment records tell you who trades it. Here is what you get when you look up 8472 on EximDataX:
- EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
- Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
- Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets.
- Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
- You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
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- Chapter 84 machinery HS codes
- HS 8473 parts for office machines
- HS 8470 calculating machines and cash registers
- HS 8471 data processing machines
- HS 8443 printers and copying machines
- HS 8476 vending machines
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Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8465Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or…9 codes
- 8466Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings…7 codes
- 8467Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained…10 codes
- 8468Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding, whether or not…4 codes
- 8470Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and…6 codes
- 8471Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical…8 codes
- 8473Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the…5 codes
- 8474Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding…7 codes
- 8475Machines; for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves…4 codes
- 8476Automatic goods-vending machines (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or…5 codes
- 8477Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products…8 codes
- 8478Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter2 codes
Who ships under 8472?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8472: common questions
What does HS code 8472 cover?
It has three subheadings: 847210 for duplicating machines, 847230 for mail handling machines and 847290 for other office machines.
What is the HS code for parts and accessories of machines of heading 8472?
Use heading 8473.
Which HS code covers mail sorting, folding and envelope inserting machines?
847230 covers them.
Are postage-franking machines classified under 8472?
No. Postage-franking machines are listed in heading 8470.
Are copying machines and printers under HS 8472?
No. Printers, copying machines and facsimile machines are in heading 8443.
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