Product classification
HS code for Household dryer: 8451.21
Drying machines, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Classification of household dryer under HS 8451.21
The classification of household dryers under HS code 8451.21 is primarily governed by the machine's function and its dry linen capacity. This code specifically covers drying machines used for yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. The defining threshold for this sub-heading is a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg, which encompasses the vast majority of residential tumble dryers. The machine must operate by removing moisture from textiles, typically through heat and mechanical action (tumbling). This classification is distinct from industrial-scale dryers or machines that perform multiple functions, such as combined washer-dryers, which may be classified elsewhere depending on their primary function and the General Rules of Interpretation. The technical operation, whether it be vented, condenser, or heat pump technology, does not change the primary classification as long as the capacity remains at or below the 10 kg limit. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of consumer appliances and applying relevant energy efficiency regulations or import tariffs specific to white goods.
- Covers
- Electric tumble dryers for home use
- Gas-powered household clothes dryers
- Condenser dryers under 10kg capacity
- Heat pump dryers for residential use
- Also under 8451.21
- Bosch Series 6 dryer
- Samsung DV5000T dryer
- LG DLEX3900W dryer
- Miele T1 Classic dryer
- Whirlpool Cabrio dryer.
Codes often confused with 8451.21
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these under HS code 8451.29, which is for drying machines with a capacity exceeding 10 kg, typically used in commercial laundries. Another confusion arises with HS code 8450.20, which covers washing machines; while some washing machines have a drying cycle, they remain in 8450. Centrifugal dryers (spin dryers) that do not use heat are classified under HS code 8421.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845121 (the code used for household dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845121 (the code used for household dryer) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 845121, not only household dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $980M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $741M 20% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $642M 18% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $651M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $465M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $327M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 household dryer
Brazil classifies household dryer under NCM 8451.21.00: HS 8451.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about household dryer
What is the HS code for Household dryer?
The HS code for Household dryer is 845121 (Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg). The HS code for a household drying machine with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg is 8451.21.
How do I classify Household dryer for customs?
Household dryer is classified under HS code 845121 — Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are washer-dryer combos classified under this code?
Generally, no. Combined washer-dryers are typically classified under heading 8450 as washing machines, because the washing function is usually considered the principal function of the machine according to the Section XVI notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of household dryer (HS 845121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845121 (the code used for household dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($980M, 27% of world exports), China ($741M) and Türkiye ($642M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 household dryer (HS 845121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845121 (the code used for household dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($651M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($465M) and the United Kingdom ($327M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Household dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845121 for Household 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 household dryer in Brazil?
In Brazil, household dryer (HS 845121) is classified under NCM 8451.21.00.