HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8421.19 – Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers)
HS code 8421.19 is the 6-digit subheading for centrifuges, n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers). It is used for industrial decanter centrifuges, laboratory centrifuges, disc stack centrifuges, basket centrifuges and tubular centrifuges.
What HS 8421.19 covers
This broad HS code covers all centrifuges not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 8421, excluding cream separators (842111) and clothes dryers (842112). This encompasses a vast array of industrial and laboratory centrifuges used for separating liquids from solids, liquids from liquids, or gases from solids/liquids, across diverse sectors like chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food processing, and wastewater treatment. Key players include specialized centrifuge manufacturers, industrial equipment suppliers, and research institutions. Importers seek these machines for processes such as dewatering sludge, clarifying liquids, separating blood components, or concentrating suspensions. The trade is driven by industrial growth, environmental regulations requiring efficient waste treatment, and advancements in scientific research, demanding high-performance, specialized separation technologies.
- Covers
- Industrial decanter centrifuges
- Laboratory centrifuges
- Disc stack centrifuges
- Basket centrifuges
- Tubular centrifuges
- Oil purifiers (centrifugal)
- Blood centrifuges
- Wastewater treatment centrifuges
- Examples
- Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges
- GEA Westfalia disc stack separators
- Eppendorf laboratory centrifuges
- Hettich centrifuges
- Flottweg decanter centrifuges
Codes often confused with 8421.19
Common mistake. This code is a residual category for centrifuges, so it's crucial to distinguish it from the specific 842111 (cream separators) and 842112 (clothes dryers), as well as general filtering machinery in 842129.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842119, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842119 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 Germany $903M 39% of world exports
- 2 China $404M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $188M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $314M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $308M 14% of world imports
- 3 India $87M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 8421.19 2
Brazil splits HS 8421.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8421.19.10 Laboratory centrifugesCentrifugadores para laboratórios de análises, ensaios ou pesquisas científicas
- 8421.19.90 Other centrifuges, including centrifugal dryersOutros
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 8421.19
What is HS code 842119?
HS code 842119 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers). This broad HS code covers all centrifuges not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 8421, excluding cream separators (842111) and clothes dryers (842112). This encompasses a vast array of industrial and laboratory centrifuges used for separating liquids from solids, liquids from liquids, or gases from solids/liquids, across diverse sectors like chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food processing, and wastewater treatment. Key players include specialized centrifuge manufacturers, industrial equipment suppliers, and research institutions. Importers seek these machines for processes such as dewatering sludge, clarifying liquids, separating blood components, or concentrating suspensions. The trade is driven by industrial growth, environmental regulations requiring efficient waste treatment, and advancements in scientific research, demanding high-performance, specialized separation technologies.
What products fall under HS code 842119?
Industrial decanter centrifuges, Laboratory centrifuges, Disc stack centrifuges, Basket centrifuges, Tubular centrifuges, Oil purifiers (centrifugal), Blood centrifuges, Wastewater treatment centrifuges
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842119?
This code is a residual category for centrifuges, so it's crucial to distinguish it from the specific 842111 (cream separators) and 842112 (clothes dryers), as well as general filtering machinery in 842129.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842119?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842119 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($903M, 39% of world exports), China ($404M) and the United States ($188M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 842119?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842119 in UN Comtrade data were China ($314M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($308M) and India ($87M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 842119 structured?
HS code 842119 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842119?
Brazil splits HS code 842119 into 2 NCM codes: 8421.19.10 (Laboratory centrifuges), 8421.19.90 (Other centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.