HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8419.89 – Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food
HS code 8419.89 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, plant and laboratory equipment, for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food. It is used for industrial ovens, sterilizers (autoclaves), heat exchangers (industrial), freeze dryers and evaporators (industrial).
What HS 8419.89 covers
This code encompasses a broad range of industrial and laboratory machinery designed to alter materials through heating, cooling, or other temperature-modifying processes, excluding common kitchen appliances. It's crucial for sectors like chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food processing (not cooking), plastics manufacturing, and environmental engineering. Importers and exporters include large industrial manufacturers, specialized equipment suppliers, and research institutions. Key aspects involve precision temperature control, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry-specific safety and environmental regulations. The trade in these goods is driven by industrial expansion, technological advancements, and the need for specialized processing capabilities in various manufacturing supply chains. Developing nations often import these machines to upgrade their industrial infrastructure, while developed economies export advanced, high-tech solutions.
- Covers
- Industrial ovens
- Sterilizers (autoclaves)
- Heat exchangers (industrial)
- Freeze dryers
- Evaporators (industrial)
- Distillation units
- Pasteurizers
- Industrial dryers
- Examples
- GEA Niro spray dryers
- Steris autoclaves
- Alfa Laval plate heat exchangers
- Buchi rotary evaporators
- Thermo Scientific vacuum ovens
Codes often confused with 8419.89
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 841939 (other dryers for agricultural products) or 841950 (heat exchange units), but 841989 is broader, covering various temperature-change processes beyond just drying or basic heat exchange.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841989, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841989 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $2.6B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.7B 13% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$1.3B 9.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $13.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9B 20% of world imports
- 2 China $1.2B 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $996M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $14.6B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8419.89 7
Brazil splits HS 8419.89 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8419.89.1 SterilizersEsterilizadores Group
- 8419.89.11 UHT food sterilizers, 6,500 l/h or moreDe alimentos, mediante Ultra Alta Temperatura (UHT - Ultra High Temperature) por injeção direta de vapor, com capacidade igual ou superior a 6.500 l/h
- 8419.89.19 Other industrial sterilizersOutros
- 8419.89.20 Non-domestic ovens for treating materialsEstufas
- 8419.89.30 Industrial roastersTorrefadores
- 8419.89.40 Industrial evaporatorsEvaporadores
- 8419.89.9 OtherOutros Group
- 8419.89.91 Cooling vessels with refrigerant circulationRecipiente refrigerador, com dispositivo de circulação de fluido refrigerante
- 8419.89.99 Other machinery for temperature-change treatmentOutros
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 8419.89
What is HS code 841989?
HS code 841989 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food. This code encompasses a broad range of industrial and laboratory machinery designed to alter materials through heating, cooling, or other temperature-modifying processes, excluding common kitchen appliances. It's crucial for sectors like chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food processing (not cooking), plastics manufacturing, and environmental engineering. Importers and exporters include large industrial manufacturers, specialized equipment suppliers, and research institutions. Key aspects involve precision temperature control, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry-specific safety and environmental regulations. The trade in these goods is driven by industrial expansion, technological advancements, and the need for specialized processing capabilities in various manufacturing supply chains. Developing nations often import these machines to upgrade their industrial infrastructure, while developed economies export advanced, high-tech solutions.
What products fall under HS code 841989?
Industrial ovens, Sterilizers (autoclaves), Heat exchangers (industrial), Freeze dryers, Evaporators (industrial), Distillation units, Pasteurizers, Industrial dryers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841989?
This code can be confused with 841939 (other dryers for agricultural products) or 841950 (heat exchange units), but 841989 is broader, covering various temperature-change processes beyond just drying or basic heat exchange.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841989?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841989 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($1.7B) and Taiwan (about $1.3B). World exports came to about $13.1B, 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 841989?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841989 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 20% of world imports), China ($1.2B) and Indonesia ($996M). World imports came to about $14.6B, 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 841989 structured?
HS code 841989 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841989?
Brazil splits HS code 841989 into 7 NCM codes: 8419.89.11 (UHT food sterilizers, 6,500 l/h or more), 8419.89.19 (Other industrial sterilizers), 8419.89.20 (Non-domestic ovens for treating materials), 8419.89.30 (Industrial roasters), 8419.89.40 (Industrial evaporators), 8419.89.91 (Cooling vessels with refrigerant circulation), 8419.89.99 (Other machinery for temperature-change treatment). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.