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HS 8486.20 Subheading · Machinery & Electrical Equipment

Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits

HS subheading 8486.20 identifies Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits — a six-digit classification under Chapter 84 used to set duty and paperwork.

India exports 2024
$6.7M
Rank in its heading
#2 of 5

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 8486.20 covers Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Machinery is one of India's largest engineering-export chapters — pumps, engines and industrial equipment ship worldwide. India exported $6.7M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #2 of 5 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

8486.20 is the six-digit HS subheading for machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or pr. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many machinery & electrical equipment lines — check our import guides for your market.

Top destinations for Chapter 84 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 USA $6.48B
#2 Singapore $1.83B
#3 United Arab Emirates $1.63B
#4 United Kingdom $1.58B
#5 Germany $1.41B

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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