HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8422.20 – Machinery; for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
HS code 8422.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers. It is used for bottle washing machines, jar cleaning machines, crate washers, drum cleaning machines and container drying tunnels.
What HS 8422.20 covers
This HS code covers specialized machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, primarily used in industrial settings. These machines are indispensable in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries, where containers must meet stringent hygiene and quality standards before filling. The trade is dominated by packaging machinery manufacturers and industrial equipment suppliers. Importers are typically bottling plants, pharmaceutical factories, and food processing facilities that require high-speed, automated solutions for container preparation. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in packaging and processing technology, reflecting the critical role these machines play in ensuring product safety, integrity, and efficient production line operations globally.
- Covers
- Bottle washing machines
- Jar cleaning machines
- Crate washers
- Drum cleaning machines
- Container drying tunnels
- Sterilizing machines for bottles
- Depalletizer-washer systems
- Air rinsers for bottles
- Examples
- Krones bottle washers
- Sidel container cleaning systems
- GEA bottle drying machines
- KHS container cleaning equipment
Codes often confused with 8422.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with 842219 (commercial dishwashers) if the containers are general-purpose, or general industrial cleaning machinery in 8479 if not specifically for bottles/containers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842220 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $324M 27% of world exports
- 2 Italy $182M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $145M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $180M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $69M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $50M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $995M 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 8422.20
Brazil does not split HS 8422.20: its NCM code is 8422.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.22 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8422.20
What is HS code 842220?
HS code 842220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers. This HS code covers specialized machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, primarily used in industrial settings. These machines are indispensable in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries, where containers must meet stringent hygiene and quality standards before filling. The trade is dominated by packaging machinery manufacturers and industrial equipment suppliers. Importers are typically bottling plants, pharmaceutical factories, and food processing facilities that require high-speed, automated solutions for container preparation. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in packaging and processing technology, reflecting the critical role these machines play in ensuring product safety, integrity, and efficient production line operations globally.
What products fall under HS code 842220?
Bottle washing machines, jar cleaning machines, crate washers, drum cleaning machines, container drying tunnels, sterilizing machines for bottles, depalletizer-washer systems, air rinsers for bottles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842220?
Can be confused with 842219 (commercial dishwashers) if the containers are general-purpose, or general industrial cleaning machinery in 8479 if not specifically for bottles/containers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842220 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($324M, 27% of world exports), Italy ($182M) and China ($145M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($180M, 18% of world imports), China ($69M) and Germany ($50M). World imports came to about $995M, 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 842220 structured?
HS code 842220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842220?
In Brazil, HS code 842220 is NCM 8422.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.