Product classification
HS code for Food slicer: 8509.80
Electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509.
Classification of food slicer under HS 8509.80
The classification of electric food slicers for domestic use falls under HS code 850980. This code is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8509 specifically covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor. The domestic distinction is critical; these are tools designed for use in a household environment rather than in industrial food processing plants. Subheading 850980 is a residual category for appliances not specifically named in other subheadings of 8509 (such as vacuum cleaners or food grinders). The presence of an integrated motor that drives the slicing mechanism is the defining technical feature. To qualify as a domestic appliance under this heading, the device typically must not exceed a weight of 20 kilograms, as per the Chapter 85 notes. If the slicer is manually operated, it would be excluded from this chapter entirely and moved to Chapter 82, which covers tools and cutlery.
- Covers
- Electric deli slicers for home use
- Motorized vegetable slicers
- Electric bread slicing machines (domestic)
- Self-contained electric meat slicers
- Automatic domestic food mandolines
- Also under 8509.80
- InSinkErator Garbage Disposal
- Bissell SpinWave
- Philips Sonicare
- Black+Decker Electric Knife
- Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener
Codes often confused with 8509.80
Common mistake. Food slicers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8438, which is for industrial machinery used in the preparation of food. If the slicer is intended for a restaurant or factory, it belongs in 8438. Another common error is using 821000, which is for manual mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less. If the slicer does not have an electric motor, it must be classified in Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850980 (the code used for food slicer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850980 (the code used for food slicer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% 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 850980, not only food slicer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.5B 58% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $779M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 14% of world imports
- 3 Poland $652M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $10.3B 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 slicer
Brazil splits HS 8509.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8509.80.10Electric floor polishers
- 8509.80.90Other electromechanical domestic appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about food slicer
What is the HS code for Food slicer?
The HS code for Food slicer is 850980 (Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509). The HS code for an electro-mechanical domestic food slicer with a self-contained motor is 850980.
How do I classify Food slicer for customs?
Food slicer is classified under HS code 850980 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the food slicer is for a commercial kitchen?
Commercial or industrial food slicers are classified under HS code 8438, as they are considered machinery rather than domestic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of food slicer (HS 850980)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850980 (the code used for food slicer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 58% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($779M). World exports came to about $12.9B, 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 slicer (HS 850980)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850980 (the code used for food slicer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and Poland ($652M). World imports came to about $10.3B, 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 slicer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850980 for Food slicer 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 slicer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850980 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for food slicer depends on the product's details: 8509.80.10 (Electric floor polishers), 8509.80.90 (Other electromechanical domestic appliances).