HS Code Subheading

Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food

8419.81 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 841981

This HS code covers a broad spectrum of commercial and industrial machinery designed for making hot drinks, cooking, or heating food. It's a cornerstone of the global hospitality, food service, and food processing industries. Importers include restaurants, hotels, catering companies, institutional kitchens, and food manufacturers seeking to enhance efficiency, capacity, and food safety. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of professional kitchen equipment and industrial food processing lines. The trade in these goods is driven by evolving culinary trends, increasing demand for prepared foods, and stringent hygiene standards. Key considerations in this market include energy efficiency, automation capabilities, durability, and compliance with international food safety regulations, making it a dynamic and technologically advanced sector.

Products Under This Code

Commercial coffee machines, industrial ovens, deep fryers, griddles, steam cookers, bain-maries, pasta cookers, combi steamers

Real World Examples

Rational Combi-Steamer, Hobart Industrial Mixer, Electrolux Professional Ovens, La Marzocco Espresso Machines, Frymaster Deep Fryers

Common Misclassification

Often confused with domestic appliances under 8516 (electric heating appliances) or 841989 (other heating machinery), especially if the scale isn't clearly industrial or commercial.

Products Classified Under 8419.81

Commercial coffee machineIndustrial cooking equipmentFood warmer

Related Codes

8419.11 Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes 8419.12 Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric 8419.19 Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters) 8419.20 Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes 8419.33 Dryers; lyophilisation apparatus, freeze drying units and spray dryers, not used for domestic purposes 8419.34 Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes 8419.35 Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes 8419.39 Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes 8419.40 Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes 8419.50 Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Italy, and the USA are leading exporters, while global hospitality sectors drive imports worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 841981?

HS code 841981 covers: Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food. This HS code covers a broad spectrum of commercial and industrial machinery designed for making hot drinks, cooking, or heating food. It's a cornerstone of the global hospitality, food service, and food processing industries. Importers include restaurants, hotels, catering companies, institutional kitchens, and food manufacturers seeking to enhance efficiency, capacity, and food safety. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of professional kitchen equipment and industrial food processing lines. The trade in these goods is driven by evolving culinary trends, increasing demand for prepared foods, and stringent hygiene standards. Key considerations in this market include energy efficiency, automation capabilities, durability, and compliance with international food safety regulations, making it a dynamic and technologically advanced sector.

What products fall under HS code 841981?

Commercial coffee machines, industrial ovens, deep fryers, griddles, steam cookers, bain-maries, pasta cookers, combi steamers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 841981?

Often confused with domestic appliances under 8516 (electric heating appliances) or 841989 (other heating machinery), especially if the scale isn't clearly industrial or commercial.

How is HS code 841981 structured?

HS code 841981 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.