HS Code 8487Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter
2 six-digit codes · Heading 86 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8487 is the catch-all heading for machine parts that carry no electrical features and have no closer heading of their own. This page shows what fits, what does not, and how to tell it from other parts headings.
The WCO writes heading 8487 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 84that answer to “Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 2 six-digit codes, 848710 through 848790, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 86 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 8487
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 848710 | Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor |
| 848790 | Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor |
What heading 8487 covers
Think of 8487 as the "everything else" shelf for machine parts. The letters n.e.c. mean "not elsewhere classified". A part lands on this shelf only after every better-fitting heading has been ruled out. That is why people also search for it as machinery parts not elsewhere specified.
These are non-electrical machinery parts of many shapes and sizes. What they share is what they are not. They have no connectors, insulators, coils or contacts, and no exact heading names them. Because the bucket is so wide, customs tariff classification here needs care.
You may also see the heading written as an HTS entry, or as HSN code 8487 in India. National systems can add extra digits at the end, but the base stays the same.
Six-digit codes under 8487: 848710 vs 848790
The heading splits into two lines. The split is simple.
848710 is for propellers used on ships or boats, and for the blades made for them. These are named goods, so they get a line of their own.
848790 is the "other" line. It takes any other part that fits the heading and is not a ship or boat propeller or blade. If you are looking for hs code 848790 other machinery parts, this is the line you want.
Most parts that reach this heading end up in 848790. Propellers are the narrow case.
How to confirm a machinery part belongs to HS code 8487
Work through these checks in order. Stop as soon as one gives you a clear answer.
- Look for electrical features. A connector, insulator, coil or contact on the part rules out 8487.
- Ask what machine the part is made for. If Chapter 84 has a parts heading for that family of machines, use it instead.
- Ask whether the part is a named item with its own heading, such as a bearing, a gear or a seal.
- Read the two six-digit lines above. Your part must fit either the propeller line or the other-parts line.
- If every earlier check fails, 8487 is the likely home.
- Still unsure? The HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
Related parts headings in Chapter 84
These headings often compete for the same part. If your part matches one of them, it does not belong in 8487. Open the page that fits.
- 8409: parts for piston engines
- 8431: parts for lifting, handling and earth-moving machines
- 8448: auxiliary machinery and parts for textile machines
- 8466: parts and accessories for machine tools, and tool holders
- 8473: parts for calculating, data processing and other office machines
- 8482: ball and roller bearings
- 8483: transmission shafts, gears, pulleys, clutches and gear boxes
- 8484: gaskets and mechanical seals
Who imports and exports under heading 8487
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.
For import data on other machinery parts, start with 848790. For propellers, use 848710.
Related
- Chapter 84 machinery HS codes
- HS 8409 engine parts
- HS 8431 lifting and earthmoving machinery parts
- HS 8448 textile machinery parts
- HS 8466 machine-tool parts
- HS 8473 office machine parts
- HS 8482 ball and roller bearings
- HS 8483 transmission shafts and gears
- HS 8484 gaskets and mechanical seals
- HS 8487 import data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 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
- 8479Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in…13 codes
- 8480Moulding boxes for metal foundry, moulding patterns, moulds for metals…9 codes
- 8481Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks…6 codes
- 8482Ball or roller bearings8 codes
- 8483Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings…7 codes
- 8484Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or…3 codes
- 8485Machines for additive manufacturing5 codes
- 8486Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the…5 codes
Who ships under 8487?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 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 8487: common questions
What is HS code 8487?
It is a catch-all heading for non-electrical machine parts that no other heading claims. It sits in Section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
Ships' or boats' propellers and their blades fall under 848710. It is one of the two six-digit lines under 8487.
What does 848790 cover?
It covers machinery parts without electrical features that are not named elsewhere in Chapter 84. Ship and boat propellers and blades are left out, because they have their own code.
Can machinery parts with electrical connectors go under 8487?
No. The heading text excludes parts that have electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features.
How do I know whether a part goes under 8487 or a specific parts heading?
Check the specific parts headings first, such as 8409, 8431, 8466, 8473 or 8483. Use 8487 only when none of them claims the part.
Is HSN code 8487 the same as the international HS heading?
The number is the same at its base. The WCO Harmonized System sets the six-digit codes 848710 and 848790, and countries may add more digits for their own use.
How can I find HSN code 8487 importers and suppliers?
Use the data section on this page, then open the import data and export data pages. Search with 848710 or 848790 to narrow the results.
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