Product classification
HS code for Beverage purifier: 8421.22
Machinery, for filtering or purifying beverages other than water.
Classification of beverage purifier under HS 8421.22
A beverage purifier is classified under HS code 8421.22. This classification falls under heading 8421, which covers centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers, and filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases. Subheading 8421.22 is specifically reserved for machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This distinction is crucial because water purification equipment is classified separately under 8421.21. Beverage purifiers include equipment used in the wine, beer, and fruit juice industries to remove impurities, clarify the liquid, or ensure microbiological stability. The classification is determined by the specific application of the filtering technology to a beverage medium. The machinery may utilize various technologies, such as membrane filtration, plate and frame filters, or candle filters, provided they are designed for beverage processing. The technical documentation must specify that the equipment is intended for beverage use to justify the use of this subheading over the more general liquid filtering category.
- Covers
- Wine clarification filters
- Beer filtration systems
- Fruit juice purifiers
- Centrifugal beverage clarifiers
- De-aerators for beverages
- 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. The most frequent error is classifying these machines under 8421.21, which is strictly for the filtering or purifying of water. Another common misclassification is 8421.29, which is the residual category for other liquid filtering equipment. If the machine is a centrifuge used for clarifying beverages, it might be confused with 8421.19, though 8421.22 is more specific for the purification function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage purifier), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage purifier) 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 purifier.
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 purifier
Brazil classifies beverage purifier 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 purifier
What is the HS code for Beverage purifier?
The HS code for Beverage purifier is 842122 (Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water). The HS code for machinery used to filter or purify beverages (excluding water) is 8421.22.
How do I classify Beverage purifier for customs?
Beverage purifier is classified under HS code 842122 — Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for water filters?
No, water filtering and purifying machinery must be classified under HS code 8421.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of beverage purifier (HS 842122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage purifier) 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 purifier (HS 842122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842122 (the code used for beverage purifier) 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 purifier the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842122 for Beverage purifier 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 purifier in Brazil?
In Brazil, beverage purifier (HS 842122) is classified under NCM 8421.22.00.