Product classification
HS code for Beverage filter: 8421.22
Machinery, for filtering or purifying beverages other than water.
Classification of beverage filter under HS 8421.22
A beverage filter is classified under HS Chapter 84, which covers "Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof." Within this chapter, heading 8421 specifically addresses centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases. Subheading 842122 is precisely designated for "Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying beverages other than water." This classification is appropriate as it identifies the primary function of the machinery (filtering or purifying) and its specific application (for beverages, explicitly excluding water). This distinction is crucial for accurate classification within the HS system.
- Covers
- Industrial coffee filters
- Wine filtration systems
- Beer clarification equipment
- Juice purification machinery
- Milk processing filters (for purification)
- Also under 8421.22
- Pall Corporation beverage filters
- Krones filtration systems
- Alfa Laval beverage separators
- Bucher Vaslin wine presses with filtration
- GEA Westfalia beverage clarifiers
Codes often confused with 8421.22
Common mistake. A common misclassification for beverage filters is with filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for water, which falls under HS code 842121. The key distinction is the type of liquid being processed: 842121 is exclusively for water, while 842122 is for all other beverages. Another potential error is classifying it under general liquid filters not specified for beverages or water, or even gas filters (e.g., 842139), which is incorrect as beverage filters are specifically designed for liquid beverages.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage filter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage filter) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.6% 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 842122, not only beverage filter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $72M 21% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $57M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $49M 15% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $20M 7.6% of world imports
- 2 France $15M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $261M 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 beverage filter
Brazil classifies beverage filter under NCM 8421.22.00: HS 8421.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beverage filter
What is the HS code for Beverage filter?
The HS code for Beverage filter is 842122 (Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water). The HS code for Beverage filter is 842122.
How do I classify Beverage filter for customs?
Beverage filter is classified under HS code 842122 — Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is a beverage filter distinguished from a water filter in HS classification?
A beverage filter (842122) is specifically designed for filtering or purifying liquids other than water, such as wine, beer, or juice. In contrast, a water filter (842121) is exclusively designed for the filtration or purification of water.
Which countries are the top exporters of beverage filter (HS 842122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage filter) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($72M, 21% of world exports), the Netherlands ($57M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 beverage filter (HS 842122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage filter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20M, 7.6% of world imports), France ($15M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $261M, 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 Beverage filter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842122 for Beverage filter 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 beverage filter in Brazil?
In Brazil, beverage filter (HS 842122) is classified under NCM 8421.22.00.