HS Code for Brewery equipment

HS code 843840 is specifically designated for industrial brewery machinery. This classification encompasses a wide range of specialized equipment essential for the various stages of beer production, from mashing and lautering to fermentation and conditioning. The key criterion for inclusion under this code is the machinery's dedicated function within a brewery setting, distinguishing it from general food or beverage processing equipment. Its industrial nature implies robust construction and capacity suitable for commercial-scale operations, ensuring efficient and consistent production of alcoholic beverages derived from malt.

Products Included

• Mash tuns
• Lauter tuns
• Brew kettles (boiling vessels)
• Whirlpools
• Fermentation tanks (fermenters)
• Bright beer tanks (conditioning tanks)
• Wort chillers
• Yeast propagation systems
• Filtration systems (e.g., plate and frame filters, centrifuges) specifically for beer

Common Misclassification

HS 843880 (Other machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, not specified or included elsewhere): While brewery equipment processes food/drink, 843840 is a more specific and therefore preferred classification. Misclassification occurs when the specific "brewery machinery" sub-heading is overlooked.
HS 841989 (Other machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated, for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature): Components like heat exchangers or heating elements within a brewery might be confused with this general code. However, when integrated as part of a dedicated brewery system, the entire unit or primary components fall under 843840.
HS 842230 (Machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; other packing or wrapping machinery): Bottling or canning lines, while part of a brewery's overall operation, are generally classified under 842230 unless they are highly integrated and specifically designed as an inseparable part of the brewing process itself, which is rare.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Brewery equipment?

The HS code for industrial brewery machinery is 843840.

Does HS 843840 include bottling and packaging lines?

Generally, dedicated bottling, canning, or packaging lines are classified under HS 842230. HS 843840 primarily covers the machinery directly involved in the brewing process itself, such as mashing, boiling, fermentation, and conditioning, rather than the final packaging stages.