HS Code Subheading

Machinery; industrial, brewery machinery

8438.40 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 843840

This HS code is dedicated to industrial brewery machinery, encompassing the specialized equipment used in the production of beer and other fermented beverages. This niche within industrial machinery is crucial for the global beverage industry, supporting both large-scale commercial breweries and the burgeoning craft beer sector. Importers are typically breweries looking to expand capacity, modernize their facilities, or establish new production lines. Exporters are often engineering firms and manufacturers specializing in food and beverage processing technology, offering integrated solutions from raw material handling to packaging. The trade is influenced by consumer demand for diverse beer types, technological advancements in brewing processes, and stringent quality control standards, making it a high-value and specialized market segment.

Products Under This Code

Brewhouses, fermentation tanks, filtration systems, bottling lines, kegging machines, malt mills, wort chillers, CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems

Real World Examples

Krones Bottling Lines, GEA Brewery Systems, Alfa Laval Separators, BrauKon Brewhouses, Ziemann Holvrieka Tanks

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with general food processing machinery under 843880 or beverage manufacturing machinery not specifically for brewing under other 8438 subheadings.

Products Classified Under 8438.40

Brewery equipmentBeer brewing machineFermentation tank

Related Codes

8438.10 Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products 8438.20 Machinery; industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate 8438.30 Machinery; industrial, for sugar manufacture 8438.50 Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry 8438.60 Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables 8438.80 Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438 8438.90 Machinery; parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Italy, and the USA are dominant in the export of brewery machinery, with global breweries being major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 843840?

HS code 843840 covers: Machinery; industrial, brewery machinery. This HS code is dedicated to industrial brewery machinery, encompassing the specialized equipment used in the production of beer and other fermented beverages. This niche within industrial machinery is crucial for the global beverage industry, supporting both large-scale commercial breweries and the burgeoning craft beer sector. Importers are typically breweries looking to expand capacity, modernize their facilities, or establish new production lines. Exporters are often engineering firms and manufacturers specializing in food and beverage processing technology, offering integrated solutions from raw material handling to packaging. The trade is influenced by consumer demand for diverse beer types, technological advancements in brewing processes, and stringent quality control standards, making it a high-value and specialized market segment.

What products fall under HS code 843840?

Brewhouses, fermentation tanks, filtration systems, bottling lines, kegging machines, malt mills, wort chillers, CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843840?

Can be confused with general food processing machinery under 843880 or beverage manufacturing machinery not specifically for brewing under other 8438 subheadings.

How is HS code 843840 structured?

HS code 843840 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.