Product classification
HS code for Commercial coffee machine: 8419.81
Machinery, plant and equipment, for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Classification of commercial coffee machine under HS 8419.81
Commercial coffee machines are classified under HS code 8419.81 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 8419 covers 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, or evaporating. Subheading 8419.81 specifically identifies machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food. Unlike domestic appliances, commercial coffee machines are designed for continuous operation in professional environments, often featuring direct water line connections and high-pressure boilers. The classification is determined by the primary function of the device—utilizing thermal exchange to extract coffee—and its industrial or commercial design characteristics, which exclude it from the domestic appliance categories found in heading 8516.
- Covers
- Commercial espresso machines (manual, semi-automatic, and super-automatic)
- High-volume drip coffee brewers
- Satellite coffee brewing systems
- Commercial bean-to-cup coffee centers
- Industrial percolators and thermal brewers
- Professional pour-over systems with integrated heating elements
- Also under 8419.81
- Rational Combi-Steamer
- Hobart Industrial Mixer
- Electrolux Professional Ovens
- La Marzocco Espresso Machines
- Frymaster Deep Fryers
Codes often confused with 8419.81
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8516.71, which covers electro-thermic coffee or tea makers for domestic use. While both types of equipment perform similar functions, the distinction lies in the build quality, intended environment, and capacity. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8438.80, which covers machinery for the industrial preparation of food or drink not elsewhere specified; however, because 8419.81 specifically mentions machinery for making hot drinks, it takes precedence over the more general 8438 heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841981 (the code used for commercial coffee machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841981 (the code used for commercial coffee machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 841981, not only commercial coffee machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.4B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 18% of world exports
- 3 China $971M 13% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $585M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $388M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $7.4B 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 codes for commercial coffee machine
Brazil splits HS 8419.81 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8419.81.10Autoclaves for hot drinks, cooking or heating food
- 8419.81.90Other hot-drink, food cooking or heating machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about commercial coffee machine
What is the HS code for Commercial coffee machine?
The HS code for Commercial coffee machine is 841981 (Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food). The primary HS code for commercial coffee machines is 8419.81, which covers machinery for making hot drinks.
How do I classify Commercial coffee machine for customs?
Commercial coffee machine is classified under HS code 841981 — Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 8419.81 differ from 8516.71?
HS code 8419.81 is reserved for commercial or industrial equipment, whereas 8516.71 is strictly for domestic (household) appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of commercial coffee machine (HS 841981)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841981 (the code used for commercial coffee machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.4B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and China ($971M). World exports came to about $7.5B, 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 commercial coffee machine (HS 841981)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841981 (the code used for commercial coffee machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($585M) and the United Kingdom ($388M). World imports came to about $7.4B, 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 Commercial coffee machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841981 for Commercial coffee 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 commercial coffee machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841981 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial coffee machine depends on the product's details: 8419.81.10 (Autoclaves for hot drinks, cooking or heating food), 8419.81.90 (Other hot-drink, food cooking or heating machinery).