Heading · Section XVI

8476: Automatic goods-vending machines (for example, postage stamp, cigarette, food or beverage machines), including money-changing machines

8476
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$2bnWorld trade in 2024

5 subheadings make up heading 8476 in chapter 84 (nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8476 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8476 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 1.7% (average 1.2%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8476 covers 7 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8476 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 8476 goods reached US$2bn in 2024, down 4% on 2023.

Italy was the largest exporter with 23.8% of the total, ahead of China.

The United States imported the most (US$276.1m).

The United Kingdom ranked 11th among 117 exporters with US$38.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$166.1m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 1.2% Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 7 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

8476 · US$2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$445.9kUS$445.9k+US$6.6m+US$34.7m+> US$100.5m

Exports: 117
  1. Italy: US$470.9m
  2. China: US$415.9m
  3. Germany: US$101.4m
  4. Poland: US$100.5m
  5. United States: US$97.3m
  6. Spain: US$87.6m
  7. Netherlands: US$55m
  8. Indonesia: US$52.2m
  9. France: US$46.9m
  10. Switzerland: US$44.8m
  11. United Kingdom: US$38.8m
  12. Taiwan: US$34.7m
  13. Philippines: US$33.9m
  14. Sweden: US$33m
  15. Austria: US$32.2m
  16. Israel: US$32.1m
  17. Hong Kong SAR China: US$31.8m
  18. Mexico: US$30.9m
  19. Canada: US$26.5m
  20. Denmark: US$23.5m
  21. Czechia: US$19.5m
  22. Vietnam: US$18.7m
  23. Romania: US$16.2m
  24. India: US$14.1m
  25. Belgium: US$12.8m
  26. Japan: US$9.7m
  27. Thailand: US$8m
  28. Slovenia: US$6.7m
  29. Russia: US$6.6m
  30. Croatia: US$6.1m
  31. South Korea: US$6m
  32. Bulgaria: US$5.6m
  33. Bangladesh: US$5.6m
  34. Hungary: US$5.3m
  35. Singapore: US$4.9m
  36. Türkiye: US$4m
  37. Serbia: US$4m
  38. Slovakia: US$3.8m
  39. Norway: US$3.2m
  40. Estonia: US$3m
  41. Malaysia: US$2.2m
  42. Australia: US$1.9m
  43. Portugal: US$1.5m
  44. Lithuania: US$1.5m
  45. Ireland: US$1.3m
  46. Finland: US$1.1m
  47. South Africa: US$1m
  48. Cambodia: US$1m
  49. Colombia: US$1m
  50. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$950.1k
  51. New Zealand: US$773.7k
  52. Greece: US$764.1k
  53. Luxembourg: US$712.3k
  54. Georgia: US$696.5k
  55. Latvia: US$695.9k
  56. Ukraine: US$675.1k
  57. Tunisia: US$596.3k
  58. United Arab Emirates: US$445.9k
  59. Armenia: US$366.5k
  60. Bahrain: US$213.3k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Italy US$470.9m 23.8%
2 China US$415.9m 21.1%
3 Germany US$101.4m 5.1%
4 Poland US$100.5m 5.1%
5 United States US$97.3m 4.9%
6 Spain US$87.6m 4.4%
7 Netherlands US$55m 2.8%
8 Indonesia US$52.2m 2.6%
9 France US$46.9m 2.4%
10 Switzerland US$44.8m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$276.1m 14%
2 United Kingdom US$166.1m 8.4%
3 France US$161.1m 8.2%
4 Germany US$152.2m 7.7%
5 Japan US$118.1m 6%
6 Netherlands US$100.6m 5.1%
7 Mexico US$79.2m 4%
8 Spain US$74.9m 3.8%
9 Canada US$52.5m 2.7%
10 Austria US$49.2m 2.5%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for automatic goods-vending machines (for example, postage stamp, cigarette, food or beverage machines), including money-changing machines?

Automatic goods-vending machines (for example, postage stamp, cigarette, food or beverage machines), including money-changing machines fall under HS heading 8476, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on automatic goods-vending machines in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8476 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on automatic goods-vending machines in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8476 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most automatic goods-vending machines?

Italy, with US$470.9m in 2024 (23.8% of world exports).