Product classification
HS code for Beverage production machine: 8438.80
Machinery, used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Classification of beverage production machine under HS 8438.80
Beverage production machinery is classified under HS code 8438.80. Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8438 is dedicated to machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. Subheading 8438.80 serves as a residual category for "other" machinery within this heading that is not specifically listed in the preceding subheadings (such as bakery, confectionery, or brewery machinery). This code encompasses a wide range of industrial equipment used to process raw materials into finished beverages, including carbonation machines, juice extraction systems, and blending equipment. The classification depends on the machine's primary function being the industrial preparation of a beverage, rather than merely packaging or cooling the product. Industrial scale is a key factor; household appliances for making drinks are classified under 8509. The machinery must be used in a commercial or industrial manufacturing environment to qualify for 8438.80.
- Covers
- Industrial juice extractors
- Carbonating machines for beverages
- Tea or coffee preparation machinery (industrial)
- Soft drink blending equipment
- Fruit pulping machinery for beverage use
- Also under 8438.80
- Bühler chocolate processing lines
- Tetra Pak beverage filling machines
- PFM packaging machines
- APV processing equipment
Codes often confused with 8438.80
Common mistake. Beverage production machines are often misclassified under 8422.30, which covers machinery for filling, closing, sealing, or labeling bottles and cans. While these are used in beverage plants, they are packaging machines, not production machines. They are also confused with 8438.40, which is specifically for brewery machinery, or 8419.81 for heat treatment equipment like pasteurizers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843880 (the code used for beverage production machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843880 (the code used for beverage production machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 843880, not only beverage production machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $670M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $579M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $500M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $470M 13% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$177M 4.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $125M 3.5% of world imports
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 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 codes for beverage production machine
Brazil splits HS 8438.80 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8438.80.10Citrus essential oil extraction machines
- 8438.80.20Automatic fish gutting machines over 350 a minute
- 8438.80.90Other food or drink processing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beverage production machine
What is the HS code for Beverage production machine?
The HS code for Beverage production machine is 843880 (Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438). The HS code for industrial beverage production machinery not specified elsewhere is 8438.80.
How do I classify Beverage production machine for customs?
Beverage production machine is classified under HS code 843880 — Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a home soda maker classified under this code?
No, home soda makers or small domestic beverage appliances are typically classified under HS code 8509.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of beverage production machine (HS 843880)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843880 (the code used for beverage production machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($670M, 18% of world exports), China ($579M) and Germany ($500M). 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 beverage production machine (HS 843880)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843880 (the code used for beverage production machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($470M, 13% of world imports), Russia (about $177M) and the United Kingdom ($125M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 production machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843880 for Beverage production machine 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 production machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843880 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for beverage production machine depends on the product's details: 8438.80.10 (Citrus essential oil extraction machines), 8438.80.20 (Automatic fish gutting machines over 350 a minute), 8438.80.90 (Other food or drink processing machinery).