Product classification
HS code for Dough mixer: 8438.10
Machinery, industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Classification of dough mixer under HS 8438.10
Industrial dough mixers are classified under HS code 843810. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8438 is dedicated to machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. Subheading 843810 specifically covers machinery for the bakery industry and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti, or similar products. The classification is determined by the industrial nature of the equipment. These machines are designed for high-volume production in commercial bakeries or food factories. They are distinguished from domestic appliances by their size, power source, and construction materials. Under GRI 1, the specific mention of bakery machinery in 843810 makes it the primary code for dough mixers used in professional settings.
- Covers
- Industrial spiral dough mixers
- Commercial planetary mixers for bakeries
- Horizontal dough mixers for bread production
- High-speed intensive mixers
- Dough kneaders for industrial pasta making
- Automatic dough mixing stations
- Also under 8438.10
- WP Bakery Technologies ovens
- Rademaker dough lines
- Pavan pasta extruders
- Rondo dough processing machines
- Diosna industrial mixers
Codes often confused with 8438.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is placing industrial mixers under 850940, which covers domestic food mixers and grinders. The distinction lies in the intended environment; 8509 is for household appliances, while 8438 is for industrial machinery. Another error is using 847982, which covers general mixing or stirring machinery. However, since 843810 specifically mentions bakery machinery, it takes precedence for dough mixers used in food production.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843810 (the code used for dough mixer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843810 (the code used for dough mixer) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 843810, not only dough mixer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.1B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $456M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $325M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $391M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $166M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $134M 3.8% of world imports
Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $3.6B 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 dough mixer
Brazil classifies dough mixer under NCM 8438.10.00: HS 8438.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dough mixer
What is the HS code for Dough mixer?
The HS code for Dough mixer is 843810 (Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products). The HS code for an industrial dough mixer is 843810, which covers bakery and pasta-making machinery.
How do I classify Dough mixer for customs?
Dough mixer is classified under HS code 843810 — Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a kitchen stand mixer classified under 843810?
No, a standard household kitchen mixer is classified under HS code 850940 as a domestic electromechanical food appliance.
Which countries are the top exporters of dough mixer (HS 843810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843810 (the code used for dough mixer) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 31% of world exports), China ($456M) and the Netherlands ($325M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 dough mixer (HS 843810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843810 (the code used for dough mixer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($391M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($166M) and Poland ($134M). World imports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Dough mixer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843810 for Dough mixer 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 dough mixer in Brazil?
In Brazil, dough mixer (HS 843810) is classified under NCM 8438.10.00.