HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8438.10 – Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products
HS code 8438.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products. It is used for industrial dough mixers, tunnel ovens, pasta extruders, bread slicers and dough sheeters.
What HS 8438.10 covers
This HS code covers industrial-scale machinery specifically designed for bakeries and for the production of pasta products like macaroni, spaghetti, and similar items. This includes a wide range of equipment from dough mixers and kneaders to ovens, proofers, and pasta extruders and dryers. These machines are integral to large-scale food manufacturing, enabling efficient and consistent production of baked goods and pasta for mass consumption. Importers are typically large commercial bakeries, pasta factories, and food processing corporations seeking to expand or modernize their production lines. Exporters are often nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in food processing equipment, particularly those with strong culinary traditions. Key considerations include the capacity, automation level, energy efficiency, and hygiene standards of the machinery, which are crucial for high-volume food production and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Covers
- Industrial dough mixers
- Tunnel ovens
- Pasta extruders
- Bread slicers
- Dough sheeters
- Proofing chambers
- Pasta dryers
- Automatic bun formers
- Examples
- WP Bakery Technologies ovens
- Rademaker dough lines
- Pavan pasta extruders
- Rondo dough processing machines
- Diosna industrial mixers
Codes often confused with 8438.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 843780, which covers general milling machinery, as 843810 focuses on the specific industrial production of finished bakery and pasta products, not the initial processing of raw cereals.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843810 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.1B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $456M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $325M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $391M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $166M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $134M 3.8% of world imports
Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $3.6B 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 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 8438.10
Brazil does not split HS 8438.10: its NCM code is 8438.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.38 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8438.10
What is HS code 843810?
HS code 843810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products. This HS code covers industrial-scale machinery specifically designed for bakeries and for the production of pasta products like macaroni, spaghetti, and similar items. This includes a wide range of equipment from dough mixers and kneaders to ovens, proofers, and pasta extruders and dryers. These machines are integral to large-scale food manufacturing, enabling efficient and consistent production of baked goods and pasta for mass consumption. Importers are typically large commercial bakeries, pasta factories, and food processing corporations seeking to expand or modernize their production lines. Exporters are often nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in food processing equipment, particularly those with strong culinary traditions. Key considerations include the capacity, automation level, energy efficiency, and hygiene standards of the machinery, which are crucial for high-volume food production and compliance with food safety regulations.
What products fall under HS code 843810?
Industrial dough mixers, Tunnel ovens, Pasta extruders, Bread slicers, Dough sheeters, Proofing chambers, Pasta dryers, Automatic bun formers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843810?
This code is distinct from 843780, which covers general milling machinery, as 843810 focuses on the specific industrial production of finished bakery and pasta products, not the initial processing of raw cereals.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843810 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 31% of world exports), China ($456M) and the Netherlands ($325M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 843810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($391M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($166M) and Poland ($134M). World imports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 843810 structured?
HS code 843810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (38) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843810?
In Brazil, HS code 843810 is NCM 8438.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.