HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8416.10 – Furnaces; furnace burners, for liquid fuel
HS code 8416.10 is the 6-digit subheading for furnaces, furnace burners, for liquid fuel. It is used for industrial oil burners, heavy fuel oil furnaces, marine boiler burners, asphalt plant burners and refinery process heaters.
What HS 8416.10 covers
This HS code covers industrial furnace burners designed to operate specifically with liquid fuels, as well as the complete furnaces utilizing such burners. These critical components are essential for a wide array of industrial heating applications, including power generation, petrochemical processing, asphalt production, and marine boilers. Countries with significant heavy industries, such as those in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure development, are primary importers of these specialized systems. Exporters are typically global engineering firms and manufacturers specializing in combustion technology and industrial heating solutions. Key considerations in international trade for these goods include energy efficiency, compliance with stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions, the type of liquid fuel (e.g., heavy fuel oil, diesel), and the integration capabilities with existing plant infrastructure. The demand is often driven by industrial expansion, modernization projects, and the need for reliable, high-capacity heating.
- Covers
- Industrial oil burners
- Heavy fuel oil furnaces
- Marine boiler burners
- Asphalt plant burners
- Refinery process heaters
- Waste oil incinerators
- Thermal fluid heaters (liquid fuel).
- Examples
- Weishaupt oil burners
- Fives Stein liquid fuel furnaces
- Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers
- Cleaver-Brooks liquid fuel burners.
Codes often confused with 8416.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 841620 (burners for pulverized solid fuel or gas) if the fuel type isn't clearly specified, or 841710 (industrial non-electric furnaces for metals) if the primary function is metal treatment rather than general heating.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841610 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 8.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $86M 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $51M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $18M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $273M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $23M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $18M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $16M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $259M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8416.10
Brazil does not split HS 8416.10: its NCM code is 8416.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8416.10
What is HS code 841610?
HS code 841610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Furnaces; furnace burners, for liquid fuel. This HS code covers industrial furnace burners designed to operate specifically with liquid fuels, as well as the complete furnaces utilizing such burners. These critical components are essential for a wide array of industrial heating applications, including power generation, petrochemical processing, asphalt production, and marine boilers. Countries with significant heavy industries, such as those in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure development, are primary importers of these specialized systems. Exporters are typically global engineering firms and manufacturers specializing in combustion technology and industrial heating solutions. Key considerations in international trade for these goods include energy efficiency, compliance with stringent environmental regulations regarding emissions, the type of liquid fuel (e.g., heavy fuel oil, diesel), and the integration capabilities with existing plant infrastructure. The demand is often driven by industrial expansion, modernization projects, and the need for reliable, high-capacity heating.
What products fall under HS code 841610?
Industrial oil burners, heavy fuel oil furnaces, marine boiler burners, asphalt plant burners, refinery process heaters, waste oil incinerators, thermal fluid heaters (liquid fuel).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841610?
This code can be confused with 841620 (burners for pulverized solid fuel or gas) if the fuel type isn't clearly specified, or 841710 (industrial non-electric furnaces for metals) if the primary function is metal treatment rather than general heating.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841610 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($86M, 32% of world exports), Germany ($51M) and China ($18M). World exports came to about $273M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 8.8% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($18M) and Belgium ($16M). World imports came to about $259M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 841610 structured?
HS code 841610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841610?
In Brazil, HS code 841610 is NCM 8416.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.