HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8421.22 – Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water
HS code 8421.22 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. It is used for beer filters, wine clarifiers, juice purifiers, membrane filtration systems (for beverages) and plate and frame filters (for beverages).
What HS 8421.22 covers
This HS code specifically covers machinery used for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This is a vital category for the food and beverage industry, encompassing equipment used in the production of beer, wine, fruit juices, soft drinks, and spirits. These machines are essential for clarifying, stabilizing, and ensuring the quality and shelf-life of various liquid consumables. Key players in this trade include specialized food and beverage processing equipment manufacturers, brewing and winemaking suppliers, and industrial distributors. Importers are typically beverage production facilities, from craft breweries and wineries to large-scale soft drink manufacturers. The demand is driven by consumer preferences for clear, stable, and high-quality beverages, as well as the need for efficient and hygienic production processes. Technologies often include membrane filtration, diatomaceous earth filtration, and sterile filtration systems.
- Covers
- Beer filters
- Wine clarifiers
- Juice purifiers
- Membrane filtration systems (for beverages)
- Plate and frame filters (for beverages)
- Centrifugal beverage clarifiers
- Sterile beverage filters
- Cross-flow filters (for beverages)
- Examples
- Pall Corporation beverage filters
- Krones filtration systems
- Alfa Laval beverage separators
- Bucher Vaslin wine presses with filtration
- GEA Westfalia beverage clarifiers
Codes often confused with 8421.22
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 842121 (water filtration) and 842139 (air/gas filtration), as it specifically targets non-water beverages, requiring different materials and hygiene standards.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842122, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842122 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.6% 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 $72M 21% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $57M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $49M 15% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 7.6% of world imports
- 2 France $15M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $261M 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 code for 8421.22
Brazil does not split HS 8421.22: its NCM code is 8421.22.00.
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 8421.22
What is HS code 842122?
HS code 842122 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This HS code specifically covers machinery used for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This is a vital category for the food and beverage industry, encompassing equipment used in the production of beer, wine, fruit juices, soft drinks, and spirits. These machines are essential for clarifying, stabilizing, and ensuring the quality and shelf-life of various liquid consumables. Key players in this trade include specialized food and beverage processing equipment manufacturers, brewing and winemaking suppliers, and industrial distributors. Importers are typically beverage production facilities, from craft breweries and wineries to large-scale soft drink manufacturers. The demand is driven by consumer preferences for clear, stable, and high-quality beverages, as well as the need for efficient and hygienic production processes. Technologies often include membrane filtration, diatomaceous earth filtration, and sterile filtration systems.
What products fall under HS code 842122?
Beer filters, Wine clarifiers, Juice purifiers, Membrane filtration systems (for beverages), Plate and frame filters (for beverages), Centrifugal beverage clarifiers, Sterile beverage filters, Cross-flow filters (for beverages)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842122?
This code is distinct from 842121 (water filtration) and 842139 (air/gas filtration), as it specifically targets non-water beverages, requiring different materials and hygiene standards.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842122?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842122 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($72M, 21% of world exports), the Netherlands ($57M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 842122?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842122 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 7.6% of world imports), France ($15M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $261M, 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 842122 structured?
HS code 842122 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842122?
In Brazil, HS code 842122 is NCM 8421.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.