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8438Chapter 84

HS code 8438: Machinery

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Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial… (8 subcodes below).

Official description

Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils

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Official text: Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.

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Common questions

What is HS code 8438?
Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils
What does 8438 include?
It covers 8 subheadings: 843810 Bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products; 843820 Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate; 843830 Machinery for sugar manufacture; 843840 Brewery machinery; 843850 Machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry; 843860 Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables; 843880 Other machinery; 843890 Parts.

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