Product classification

HS code for Incinerator: 8417.80

Furnaces and ovens, including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417.

Classification of incinerator under HS 8417.80

The classification of an industrial incinerator under HS code 8417.80 is determined by its primary function as a non-electric furnace or oven designed for the thermal destruction of waste materials. Heading 8417 specifically encompasses industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, including incinerators, that operate using fuel (such as gas or oil) rather than electricity. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since incinerators are explicitly mentioned in the description for 8417, and 8417.80 serves as the residual other category for specialized industrial furnaces not elsewhere specified, it is the most appropriate code for large-scale waste disposal units used in industrial, medical, or municipal settings. These machines are characterized by their ability to maintain high temperatures to ensure complete combustion of organic substances, often incorporating secondary chambers for flue gas treatment. The non-electric nature is a critical distinction, as electric furnaces are classified elsewhere in Chapter 85.

Covers
  • Medical waste incinerators
  • Municipal solid waste incinerators
  • Rotary kiln incinerators for hazardous waste
  • Liquid waste injection incinerators
  • Sludge incinerators for wastewater treatment plants
Also under 8417.80
  • Fives Stein glass furnaces
  • Thermic Systems incinerators
  • Carbolite Gero laboratory furnaces (gas models)
  • Cera-Mac ceramic kilns.

Codes often confused with 8417.80

Common mistake. Incinerators are frequently misclassified under HS code 8419. While heading 8419 covers machinery for the treatment of materials by a change of temperature, Note 1 to Chapter 84 clarifies that 8417 takes precedence for furnaces and ovens. Additionally, electric incinerators must be classified under HS code 8514, which specifically covers industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens. Small domestic incinerators made of sheet metal may be classified under 7321.

84.19Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters84.17Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric85.14Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss73.21Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel

Top exporters and importers of HS 841780 (the code used for incinerator), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841780 (the code used for incinerator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 8.5% 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 841780, not only incinerator.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $641M
  2. 2 Italy $138M
  3. 3 Germany $99M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $120M
  2. 2 United States $100M
  3. 3 India $93M

World total: $1.4B 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 incinerator

Brazil splits HS 8417.80 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about incinerator

What is the HS code for Incinerator?

The HS code for Incinerator is 841780 (Furnaces and ovens; including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417). The primary HS code for non-electric industrial incinerators is 8417.80.

How do I classify Incinerator for customs?

Incinerator is classified under HS code 841780 — Furnaces and ovens; including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include crematorium furnaces?

Yes, crematorium furnaces are generally classified under 8417.80 as they are a type of non-electric industrial furnace used for thermal decomposition.

Which countries are the top exporters of incinerator (HS 841780)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841780 (the code used for incinerator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($641M, 50% of world exports), Italy ($138M) and Germany ($99M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of incinerator (HS 841780)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841780 (the code used for incinerator) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($120M, 8.5% of world imports), the United States ($100M) and India ($93M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Incinerator the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841780 for Incinerator 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 incinerator in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841780 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for incinerator depends on the product's details: 8417.80.10 (Non-electric industrial ceramic kilns), 8417.80.20 (Non-electric glass melting furnaces), 8417.80.90 (Other non-electric furnaces and incinerators).