Product classification
HS code for Coffee maker: 8516.71
Electro-thermic appliances, coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Classification of coffee maker under HS 8516.71
Coffee makers designed for domestic use are classified under HS code 8516.71. This classification falls under heading 8516, which covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, as well as electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes. The subheading 8516.71 specifically identifies 'coffee or tea makers'. To qualify for this code, the appliance must be electro-thermic (using electricity to generate heat) and intended for household use. This includes drip coffee makers, espresso machines, and electric percolators. The classification is governed by the function of the machine and its intended environment. If the machine is used to brew coffee through the heating of water and is of a size and capacity typical for a home kitchen, it fits perfectly within this category. The Harmonized System distinguishes these from non-electric brewers and from large-scale industrial equipment. The presence of integrated grinders or milk frothers does not change the classification, provided the primary function remains the electro-thermic brewing of coffee. This code is essential for determining the correct import duties on consumer electronics and kitchen appliances, ensuring that household goods are not taxed at the same rate as industrial machinery.
- Covers
- Electric drip coffee makers
- Domestic espresso machines
- Electric coffee percolators
- Capsule or pod-based coffee machines
- Automatic home bean-to-cup machines
- Electric tea makers
- Also under 8516.71
- Keurig K-Elite
- Nespresso VertuoPlus
- De'Longhi Dedica Arte
- Breville Barista Express
- Cuisinart DCC-3200
Codes often confused with 8516.71
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8419.81, which covers machinery, plant, or laboratory equipment for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food, but specifically for non-domestic use. Commercial espresso machines used in cafes are classified under 8419.81, not 8516.71. Another error involves non-electric coffee makers, such as French presses or stovetop Moka pots, which are classified based on their constituent material (e.g., Chapter 73 for steel or Chapter 70 for glass). Finally, 8516.79 is sometimes used, but this is a 'catch-all' for other electro-thermic appliances and should only be used if the device is not specifically a coffee or tea maker. Importers should also avoid 8516.10, which is for water heaters only.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851671 (the code used for coffee maker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851671 (the code used for coffee maker) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 851671, not only coffee maker.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 27% of world exports
- 2 Romania $964M 10% of world exports
- 3 Italy $732M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 14% of world imports
- 3 Poland $529M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $9.0B 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 coffee maker
Brazil classifies coffee maker under NCM 8516.71.00: HS 8516.71 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coffee maker
What is the HS code for Coffee maker?
The HS code for Coffee maker is 851671 (Electro-thermic appliances; coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes).
How do I classify Coffee maker for customs?
Coffee maker is classified under HS code 851671 — Electro-thermic appliances; coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a home espresso machine?
A home espresso machine is classified under HS code 8516.71.
How are commercial coffee machines classified?
Commercial coffee machines used in restaurants or cafes are classified under HS code 8419.81, as they are considered industrial or professional equipment rather than domestic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of coffee maker (HS 851671)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851671 (the code used for coffee maker) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 27% of world exports), Romania ($964M) and Italy ($732M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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 coffee maker (HS 851671)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851671 (the code used for coffee maker) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and Poland ($529M). World imports came to about $9.0B, 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 Coffee maker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851671 for Coffee maker 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 coffee maker in Brazil?
In Brazil, coffee maker (HS 851671) is classified under NCM 8516.71.00.