Product classification

HS code for Bakery oven: 8417.20

Ovens, non-electric, bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens.

Classification of bakery oven under HS 8417.20

Bakery ovens are classified under HS code 841720 due to their specific function and heating mechanism. The Harmonized System description, "Ovens; non-electric, bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens," precisely defines the scope. This code is designated for industrial or commercial ovens primarily used in the production of baked goods such as bread, pastries, and biscuits, provided they are not electrically heated. The "non-electric" criterion is paramount, distinguishing these ovens from their electrically powered counterparts. This classification ensures that equipment like gas-fired, oil-fired, or solid-fuel ovens, which are integral to large-scale baking operations, are accurately categorized based on their specialized application and energy source. The code reflects the machinery's dedicated purpose within the food processing industry, specifically for baking.

Covers
  • Industrial gas-fired tunnel ovens for continuous bread production
  • Commercial oil-fired rotary rack ovens for pastries and cakes
  • Solid-fuel fired brick ovens used in traditional bakeries
  • Non-electric deck ovens for artisan bread baking
  • Convection ovens for biscuits and cookies, utilizing gas or oil heating
Also under 8417.20
  • WP Riehle bakery ovens
  • Miwe deck ovens
  • Polin tunnel ovens
  • Revent rack ovens (gas models).

Codes often confused with 8417.20

Common mistake. 841981: "Machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated... for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such as heating, cooking, roasting..." While bakery ovens perform heating and cooking, HS code 841720 is a more specific classification for "bakery ovens." General food processing equipment under 841981 would apply to heating apparatus not specifically designed or described as bakery ovens.851430: "Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens; other equipment for the industrial thermal treatment of materials: Other furnaces and ovens." This code is a frequent point of confusion. If a bakery oven is electrically heated, it would be classified under 851430, not 841720. The distinction hinges entirely on the primary energy source for heating. Misclassifying an electric bakery oven under 841720 is a common error.

8419.81Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food

Top exporters and importers of HS 841720 (the code used for bakery oven), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841720 (the code used for bakery oven) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 7.8% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 841720, not only bakery oven.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $149M
  2. 2 China $94M
  3. 3 Germany $90M

World total: $602M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $40M
  2. 2 United States $40M
  3. 3 Ukraine* ~$26M

World total: $514M 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. 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 bakery oven

Brazil classifies bakery oven under NCM 8417.20.00: HS 8417.20 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about bakery oven

What is the HS code for Bakery oven?

The HS code for Bakery oven is 841720 (Ovens; non-electric, bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens).

How do I classify Bakery oven for customs?

Bakery oven is classified under HS code 841720 — Ovens; non-electric, bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a non-electric Bakery oven?

The HS code for non-electric bakery ovens is 841720. This classification specifically covers industrial or commercial ovens designed for baking bread, pastries, and biscuits that do not use electricity as their primary heating source, such as those powered by gas, oil, or solid fuels.

Are all industrial ovens classified under 841720?

No, not all industrial ovens are classified under 841720. This code is specifically for non-electric bakery ovens. Industrial ovens used for other purposes (e.g., metallurgical, chemical) or those that are electrically heated would fall under different HS codes, such as 841981 for general heating equipment or 851430 for electric industrial ovens.

Which countries are the top exporters of bakery oven (HS 841720)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841720 (the code used for bakery oven) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($149M, 25% of world exports), China ($94M) and Germany ($90M). World exports came to about $602M, 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 bakery oven (HS 841720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841720 (the code used for bakery oven) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($40M, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($40M) and Ukraine (about $26M). World imports came to about $514M, 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.

Is the HS code for Bakery oven the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841720 for Bakery oven is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for bakery oven in Brazil?

In Brazil, bakery oven (HS 841720) is classified under NCM 8417.20.00.