Product classification
HS code for Food processor: 8509.40
Electro-mechanical domestic appliances, food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor.
Classification of food processor under HS 8509.40
Food processors for household use are classified under HS code 8509.40. This classification is governed by Note 4 to Chapter 85, which specifies that heading 8509 covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor. The term 'domestic' implies that the machine is designed for use in a home environment. Subheading 8509.40 specifically encompasses food grinders, mixers, and fruit or vegetable juice extractors. The primary classification criteria include the presence of an integrated motor and the multi-functional nature of the device, such as chopping, blending, and emulsifying. Unlike industrial machinery, these units are characterized by their portability, lower power consumption, and design for intermittent use. If a device exceeds certain weight thresholds (typically 20kg) or lacks a self-contained motor, it may be excluded from this heading and moved to Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Electric household blenders
- Multi-purpose domestic food processors
- Electric citrus juicers for home use
- Handheld immersion blenders
- Domestic stand mixers
- Electric spice and coffee grinders for home use
- Also under 8509.40
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer
- Vitamix Blender
- Cuisinart Food Processor
- Breville Juice Fountain
- Braun Hand Blender
Codes often confused with 8509.40
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8438.80, which covers industrial food processing machinery. Using 8438 for a kitchen blender is incorrect as 8509 is the specific heading for domestic electro-mechanical tools. Additionally, 8516 is often confused with 8509; however, 8516 is reserved for electro-thermic appliances (those that heat, like ovens or toasters). If a food processor also cooks food, its classification depends on whether the mechanical or heating function is the principal character, though most multi-cookers with blades are still scrutinized under 8516 or 8509 depending on their primary design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850940 (the code used for food processor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850940 (the code used for food processor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 850940, not only food processor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.2B 62% of world exports
- 2 United States $347M 5.1% of world exports
- 3 Poland $256M 3.8% of world exports
World total: $6.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $542M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $280M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $6.4B 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 food processor
Brazil splits HS 8509.40 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8509.40.10Electric blenders
- 8509.40.20Electric food mixers
- 8509.40.30Electric meat grinders
- 8509.40.40Centrifugal juice extractors
- 8509.40.50Multi-function food processors
- 8509.40.90Other food grinders, mixers and juicers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about food processor
What is the HS code for Food processor?
The HS code for Food processor is 850940 (Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor). The HS code for a domestic electro-mechanical food processor with a self-contained motor is 8509.40.
How do I classify Food processor for customs?
Food processor is classified under HS code 850940 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are commercial blenders classified under 8509.40?
No, blenders designed for commercial use in restaurants or factories are generally classified under 8438.80, as they are not considered 'domestic' appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of food processor (HS 850940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850940 (the code used for food processor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.2B, 62% of world exports), the United States ($347M) and Poland ($256M). World exports came to about $6.8B, 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 food processor (HS 850940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850940 (the code used for food processor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($542M) and the Netherlands ($280M). World imports came to about $6.4B, 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 Food processor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850940 for Food processor 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 food processor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850940 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for food processor depends on the product's details: 8509.40.10 (Electric blenders), 8509.40.20 (Electric food mixers), 8509.40.30 (Electric meat grinders), 8509.40.40 (Centrifugal juice extractors), 8509.40.50 (Multi-function food processors), 8509.40.90 (Other food grinders, mixers and juicers).