HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8417.80 – Furnaces and ovens; including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417
HS code 8417.80 is the 6-digit subheading for furnaces and ovens, including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417. It is used for industrial incinerators, ceramic kilns (non-electric), glass melting furnaces, laboratory muffle furnaces (gas-fired) and industrial drying ovens (non-electric).
What HS 8417.80 covers
This is a residual HS code for non-electric industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8417. It encompasses a broad range of heating equipment used across diverse sectors, including chemical processing, ceramics, glass manufacturing, and waste management (incinerators). These furnaces and ovens are crucial for processes like drying, calcination, sintering, and waste destruction. Importers are varied industrial sectors seeking specialized heating solutions, while exporters are manufacturers of industrial heating equipment and environmental technology. Key considerations for trade include specific process requirements, precise temperature control, energy efficiency, and, particularly for incinerators, compliance with strict environmental regulations regarding emissions and waste treatment, making them vital for sustainable industrial operations.
- Covers
- Industrial incinerators
- Ceramic kilns (non-electric)
- Glass melting furnaces
- Laboratory muffle furnaces (gas-fired)
- Industrial drying ovens (non-electric)
- Calcination furnaces
- Rotary hearth furnaces.
- Examples
- Fives Stein glass furnaces
- Thermic Systems incinerators
- Carbolite Gero laboratory furnaces (gas models)
- Cera-Mac ceramic kilns.
Codes often confused with 8417.80
Common mistake. Often confused with 841710 (metal/ore treatment furnaces) if the specific material being processed isn't metal, or 841939 (other dryers) if the primary function is drying rather than general heat treatment.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841780, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841780 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 8.5% 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 China $641M 50% of world exports
- 2 Italy $138M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $99M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $120M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $100M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 India $93M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 codes for 8417.80 3
Brazil splits HS 8417.80 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8417.80.10 Non-electric industrial ceramic kilnsFornos industriais para cerâmica
- 8417.80.20 Non-electric glass melting furnacesFornos industriais para fusão de vidro
- 8417.80.90 Other non-electric furnaces and incineratorsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8417.80
What is HS code 841780?
HS code 841780 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Furnaces and ovens; including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417. This is a residual HS code for non-electric industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8417. It encompasses a broad range of heating equipment used across diverse sectors, including chemical processing, ceramics, glass manufacturing, and waste management (incinerators). These furnaces and ovens are crucial for processes like drying, calcination, sintering, and waste destruction. Importers are varied industrial sectors seeking specialized heating solutions, while exporters are manufacturers of industrial heating equipment and environmental technology. Key considerations for trade include specific process requirements, precise temperature control, energy efficiency, and, particularly for incinerators, compliance with strict environmental regulations regarding emissions and waste treatment, making them vital for sustainable industrial operations.
What products fall under HS code 841780?
Industrial incinerators, ceramic kilns (non-electric), glass melting furnaces, laboratory muffle furnaces (gas-fired), industrial drying ovens (non-electric), calcination furnaces, rotary hearth furnaces.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841780?
Often confused with 841710 (metal/ore treatment furnaces) if the specific material being processed isn't metal, or 841939 (other dryers) if the primary function is drying rather than general heat treatment.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841780?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841780 in UN Comtrade data were China ($641M, 50% of world exports), Italy ($138M) and Germany ($99M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 841780?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841780 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($120M, 8.5% of world imports), the United States ($100M) and India ($93M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 841780 structured?
HS code 841780 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841780?
Brazil splits HS code 841780 into 3 NCM codes: 8417.80.10 (Non-electric industrial ceramic kilns), 8417.80.20 (Non-electric glass melting furnaces), 8417.80.90 (Other non-electric furnaces and incinerators). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.