HS Code 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils
What is HS Code 8438
HS Code 8438 covers Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof), Section XVI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.
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What does HS Code 8438 Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils Cover?
What HS Codes for Machinery Do Not Cover
Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Electrical machinery and equipment
Chapter 85
Vehicles, aircraft, ships
Chapters 86–89
Optical, medical, and measuring instruments
Chapter 90
Arms and ammunition
Chapter 93
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.