HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8514.40 – Heating equipment; for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens
HS code 8514.40 is the 6-digit subheading for heating equipment, for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens. It is used for induction heaters, dielectric heaters, induction brazing machines, induction hardening systems and RF dielectric preheaters.
What HS 8514.40 covers
This code specifically identifies industrial and laboratory heating equipment that utilizes induction or dielectric loss for the heat treatment of materials, but importantly, these are *not* classified as furnaces or ovens. This distinction is crucial; these devices typically involve localized or rapid heating processes, unlike the enclosed, chamber-based heating of traditional furnaces. Applications range from hardening metal parts, brazing, soldering, and annealing in manufacturing, to specialized material processing in laboratories, often for surface treatments or joining. Industries like automotive, aerospace, tool manufacturing, and electronics are major users and importers of this equipment, relying on its precision and speed for critical production steps. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing sectors and strong R&D capabilities, providing cutting-edge precision heating solutions to global industries. The efficiency, speed, and targeted nature of induction and dielectric heating make these machines vital for modern, high-throughput production lines and advanced material research.
- Covers
- Induction heaters
- Dielectric heaters
- Induction brazing machines
- Induction hardening systems
- RF dielectric preheaters
- Induction melting units (small scale)
- Induction forging heaters
- Examples
- Ambrell EASYHEAT Induction Heating Systems
- Radyne Induction Hardening Systems
- GH Induction Atmospheres
- Pillar Induction Melting Systems
Codes often confused with 8514.40
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 851410 (resistance heated furnaces) and 85143X (other electric furnaces) because it specifies induction/dielectric heating and excludes traditional furnaces/ovens, focusing on more targeted heating applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851440, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851440 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% 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 United States $220M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $97M 12% of world exports
- 3 France $80M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $804M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $82M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $76M 11% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$43M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $704M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8514.40
Brazil does not split HS 8514.40: its NCM code is 8514.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8514.40
What is HS code 851440?
HS code 851440 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Heating equipment; for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens. This code specifically identifies industrial and laboratory heating equipment that utilizes induction or dielectric loss for the heat treatment of materials, but importantly, these are *not* classified as furnaces or ovens. This distinction is crucial; these devices typically involve localized or rapid heating processes, unlike the enclosed, chamber-based heating of traditional furnaces. Applications range from hardening metal parts, brazing, soldering, and annealing in manufacturing, to specialized material processing in laboratories, often for surface treatments or joining. Industries like automotive, aerospace, tool manufacturing, and electronics are major users and importers of this equipment, relying on its precision and speed for critical production steps. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing sectors and strong R&D capabilities, providing cutting-edge precision heating solutions to global industries. The efficiency, speed, and targeted nature of induction and dielectric heating make these machines vital for modern, high-throughput production lines and advanced material research.
What products fall under HS code 851440?
Induction heaters, Dielectric heaters, Induction brazing machines, Induction hardening systems, RF dielectric preheaters, Induction melting units (small scale), Induction forging heaters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851440?
This code is distinct from 851410 (resistance heated furnaces) and 85143X (other electric furnaces) because it specifies induction/dielectric heating and excludes traditional furnaces/ovens, focusing on more targeted heating applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851440?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851440 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($220M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($97M) and France ($80M). World exports came to about $804M, 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 851440?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851440 in UN Comtrade data were China ($82M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($76M) and Taiwan (about $43M). World imports came to about $704M, 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 851440 structured?
HS code 851440 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851440?
In Brazil, HS code 851440 is NCM 8514.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.