Product classification
HS code for Biological safety cabinet: 8414.70
Gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm.
Classification of biological safety cabinet under HS 8414.70
Heading 841470 specifically covers gas-tight biological safety cabinets, including those fitted with filters, provided their maximum horizontal side does not exceed 120 cm. This classification places these specialized laboratory enclosures under "Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters." Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are critical equipment designed to protect laboratory personnel, the environment, and research materials from exposure to biohazards. Their inclusion here reflects their primary function as air-handling and containment devices, often incorporating sophisticated filtration systems (e.g., HEPA filters) to ensure sterility and safety. The size limitation (120 cm) is a specific delineator within this sub-heading, distinguishing smaller, more common laboratory units from larger industrial or specialized installations.
- Covers
- Class I biological safety cabinets (up to 120cm)
- Class II biological safety cabinets (Type A1, A2, B1, B2) with a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm
- Class III biological safety cabinets (glove boxes) with a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm
- Laminar flow hoods designed for biological containment within the specified size
- Also under 8414.70
- Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2
- Baker Company SterilGARD
- Esco Airstream
- Labconco Purifier Logic+
- Kewaunee Scientific
Codes often confused with 8414.70
Common mistake. 841480: This code covers other air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, and ventilating or recycling hoods. Larger biological safety cabinets, exceeding the 120 cm horizontal side limit, would typically fall under this broader category, as they still function as air-handling units but do not meet the specific size criterion of 841470. 902790: This code covers parts and accessories for instruments and apparatus of Chapter 90, which includes instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis. While BSCs are used in conjunction with analytical instruments, they are complete functional units for containment and air handling, not merely parts or accessories. 841989: This code covers other 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, distilling, rectifying, sterilizing, pasteurizing, steaming, drying, evaporating, vaporizing, condensing or cooling. While some BSCs might have heating elements, their primary function is not temperature treatment but biological containment and air filtration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841470 (the code used for biological safety cabinet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841470 (the code used for biological safety cabinet) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 8.8% 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 841470, not only biological safety cabinet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $51M 50% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $8.1M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 France $7.3M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $102M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $8.0M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 France $7.6M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $4.8M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $91M 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 biological safety cabinet
Brazil classifies biological safety cabinet under NCM 8414.70.00: HS 8414.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about biological safety cabinet
What is the HS code for Biological safety cabinet?
The HS code for Biological safety cabinet is 841470 (Gas-tight biological safety cabinets; whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm). The HS code for gas-tight biological safety cabinets with a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm is 841470.
How do I classify Biological safety cabinet for customs?
Biological safety cabinet is classified under HS code 841470 — Gas-tight biological safety cabinets; whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the significance of the 120cm size limit for biological safety cabinets?
The 120cm size limit in HS code 841470 specifically delineates smaller, more common laboratory-scale biological safety cabinets. Larger units, exceeding this horizontal dimension, would typically be classified under a broader heading such as 841480, which covers other air-handling equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of biological safety cabinet (HS 841470)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841470 (the code used for biological safety cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($51M, 50% of world exports), Mexico ($8.1M) and France ($7.3M). World exports came to about $102M, 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 biological safety cabinet (HS 841470)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841470 (the code used for biological safety cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($8.0M, 8.8% of world imports), France ($7.6M) and Belgium ($4.8M). World imports came to about $91M, 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 Biological safety cabinet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841470 for Biological safety cabinet 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 biological safety cabinet in Brazil?
In Brazil, biological safety cabinet (HS 841470) is classified under NCM 8414.70.00.