HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8421.12 – Centrifuges; clothes-dryers
HS code 8421.12 is the 6-digit subheading for centrifuges, clothes-dryers. It is used for household spin dryers, commercial spin dryers, industrial laundry centrifuges, apartment-sized spin dryers and high-speed clothes extractors.
What HS 8421.12 covers
This HS code specifically covers centrifugal clothes dryers, which are machines designed to remove water from laundry by spinning it at high speeds. This category includes both household and industrial-scale clothes dryers that utilize centrifugal force, distinct from heat-based tumble dryers. The trade in these machines involves appliance manufacturers, retailers, and commercial laundry equipment suppliers. Importers range from individual consumers (for household units) to hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundromats (for industrial units). Key factors influencing trade include energy efficiency, capacity, spin speed, durability, and technological features like vibration reduction. The global market is driven by urbanization, rising living standards, and the demand for efficient laundry solutions in both residential and commercial sectors. Developing economies often import these to improve domestic convenience and commercial laundry services.
- Covers
- Household spin dryers
- Commercial spin dryers
- Industrial laundry centrifuges
- Apartment-sized spin dryers
- High-speed clothes extractors
- Coin-operated spin dryers
- Examples
- Miele spin dryers
- Electrolux professional laundry centrifuges
- Whirlpool spin dryers
- Speed Queen commercial extractors
- LG spin dryers
Codes often confused with 8421.12
Common mistake. This code is specifically for clothes dryers using centrifugal force, differentiating it from 8450 (washing machines, including those with drying functions) or 841939 (other dryers, typically heat-based industrial dryers).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842112, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842112 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% 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 $16M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.8M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $6.9M 13% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $17M 15% of world imports
- 2 Spain $8.3M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $6.9M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $110M 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 8421.12 2
Brazil splits HS 8421.12 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8421.12.10 Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum 23 l or lessCom tambor de capacidade inferior ou igual a 23 l
- 8421.12.90 Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum over 23 lOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.21 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8421.12
What is HS code 842112?
HS code 842112 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Centrifuges; clothes-dryers. This HS code specifically covers centrifugal clothes dryers, which are machines designed to remove water from laundry by spinning it at high speeds. This category includes both household and industrial-scale clothes dryers that utilize centrifugal force, distinct from heat-based tumble dryers. The trade in these machines involves appliance manufacturers, retailers, and commercial laundry equipment suppliers. Importers range from individual consumers (for household units) to hotels, hospitals, and commercial laundromats (for industrial units). Key factors influencing trade include energy efficiency, capacity, spin speed, durability, and technological features like vibration reduction. The global market is driven by urbanization, rising living standards, and the demand for efficient laundry solutions in both residential and commercial sectors. Developing economies often import these to improve domestic convenience and commercial laundry services.
What products fall under HS code 842112?
Household spin dryers, Commercial spin dryers, Industrial laundry centrifuges, Apartment-sized spin dryers, High-speed clothes extractors, Coin-operated spin dryers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842112?
This code is specifically for clothes dryers using centrifugal force, differentiating it from 8450 (washing machines, including those with drying functions) or 841939 (other dryers, typically heat-based industrial dryers).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842112?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842112 in UN Comtrade data were China ($16M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($7.8M) and the United States ($6.9M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 842112?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842112 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($17M, 15% of world imports), Spain ($8.3M) and Canada ($6.9M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 842112 structured?
HS code 842112 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842112?
Brazil splits HS code 842112 into 2 NCM codes: 8421.12.10 (Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum 23 l or less), 8421.12.90 (Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum over 23 l). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.