Product classification
HS code for Commercial dryer: 8451.29
Drying machines, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Classification of commercial dryer under HS 8451.29
Commercial dryers with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg are classified under HS code 8451.29. Heading 8451 covers machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, or pressing textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. The subheading 8451.29 is a specific category for drying machines that exceed the 10 kg threshold, which typically separates domestic or light-commercial units from industrial-grade equipment. This classification is based on the machine's capacity and its primary function of removing moisture from textiles through heat and mechanical action. The engineering of these units, which often includes heavy-duty motors and large-diameter drums, aligns with the requirements for industrial textile processing equipment rather than simple household appliances.
- Covers
- Industrial tumble dryers
- Large-capacity laundry drying cabinets
- Textile finishing dryers
- Rotary dryers for industrial laundries
- High-capacity centrifugal dryers for textiles
- Also under 8451.29
- Electrolux Professional Line 6000 dryer
- Speed Queen ST-series dryer
- Dexter T-series dryer
- Milnor industrial dryer
- Jensen industrial dryers.
Codes often confused with 8451.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8451.21, which is for drying machines with a capacity of 10 kg or less. Importers must verify the dry linen capacity to ensure the correct code is applied. Another potential error is HS code 8421.12, which covers centrifugal clothes-dryers; however, if the machine uses heat as the primary drying mechanism rather than just centrifugal force, 8451.29 is the appropriate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845129 (the code used for commercial dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845129 (the code used for commercial dryer) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 54% 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 845129, not only commercial dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $547M 32% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $338M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $160M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 54% of world imports
- 2 Canada $252M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $39M 2.0% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 codes for commercial dryer
Brazil splits HS 8451.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8451.29.10Microwave dryers, 120 kg/h or more
- 8451.29.90Other drying machines, over 10 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about commercial dryer
What is the HS code for Commercial dryer?
The HS code for Commercial dryer is 845129 (Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg). For dryers with a capacity exceeding 10 kg, the HS code is 8451.29.
How do I classify Commercial dryer for customs?
Commercial dryer is classified under HS code 845129 — Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the dryer capacity is exactly 10 kg?
Machines with a capacity of exactly 10 kg or less are classified under HS code 8451.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of commercial dryer (HS 845129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845129 (the code used for commercial dryer) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($547M, 32% of world exports), Mexico ($338M) and the United States ($160M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 dryer (HS 845129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845129 (the code used for commercial dryer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 54% of world imports), Canada ($252M) and Italy ($39M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Commercial dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845129 for Commercial dryer 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 dryer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 845129 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial dryer depends on the product's details: 8451.29.10 (Microwave dryers, 120 kg/h or more), 8451.29.90 (Other drying machines, over 10 kg).