HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8419.81 – Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food
HS code 8419.81 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, plant and equipment, for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food. It is used for commercial coffee machines, industrial ovens, deep fryers, griddles and steam cookers.
What HS 8419.81 covers
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.
- Covers
- Commercial coffee machines
- Industrial ovens
- Deep fryers
- Griddles
- Steam cookers
- Bain-maries
- Pasta cookers
- Combi steamers
- Examples
- Rational Combi-Steamer
- Hobart Industrial Mixer
- Electrolux Professional Ovens
- La Marzocco Espresso Machines
- Frymaster Deep Fryers
Codes often confused with 8419.81
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841981, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841981 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $1.4B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 18% of world exports
- 3 China $971M 13% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $585M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $388M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $7.4B 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 8419.81 2
Brazil splits HS 8419.81 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8419.81.10 Autoclaves for hot drinks, cooking or heating foodAutoclaves
- 8419.81.90 Other hot-drink, food cooking or heating machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8419.81
What is HS code 841981?
HS code 841981 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841981?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841981 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.4B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and China ($971M). World exports came to about $7.5B, 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 841981?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841981 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($585M) and the United Kingdom ($388M). World imports came to about $7.4B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841981?
Brazil splits HS code 841981 into 2 NCM codes: 8419.81.10 (Autoclaves for hot drinks, cooking or heating food), 8419.81.90 (Other hot-drink, food cooking or heating machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.