Product classification
HS code for Industrial centrifuge: 8421.19
Centrifuges, n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers).
Classification of industrial centrifuge under HS 8421.19
Industrial centrifuges are classified under HS code 8421.19. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances. Heading 8421 is dedicated to centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers, and filtering or purifying machinery for liquids or gases. The subheading 8421.19 serves as a residual category for all centrifuges that are not specifically cream separators (8421.11) or clothes-dryers (8421.12). Industrial centrifuges operate by using high-speed rotation to separate substances of different densities, such as solids from liquids or immiscible liquids from each other. This classification applies to a wide range of equipment used in chemical processing, wastewater treatment, and oil refining. The determination is based on the mechanical function of centrifugal separation, regardless of the specific industrial sector in which the machine is employed, provided it is not a domestic appliance.
- Covers
- Decanter centrifuges
- Basket centrifuges
- Centrifugal separators for oil and water
- Industrial centrifugal dryers (non-textile)
- Clarifying centrifuges for chemical processing
- Laboratory centrifuges of an industrial scale
- Also under 8421.19
- Alfa Laval decanter centrifuges
- GEA Westfalia disc stack separators
- Eppendorf laboratory centrifuges
- Hettich centrifuges
- Flottweg decanter centrifuges
Codes often confused with 8421.19
Common mistake. Industrial centrifuges are often confused with centrifugal pumps, which are classified under HS code 8413. While both use centrifugal force, pumps are designed to move fluids, whereas centrifuges are designed to separate components within a fluid. Another common misclassification is HS code 8421.21, which is for water filtering or purifying machinery. If the purification is achieved specifically through centrifugal force rather than a filter medium, 8421.19 is the correct code. Additionally, domestic clothes dryers (8451) or centrifugal clothes dryers (8421.12) must be carefully distinguished from industrial centrifugal dryers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842119 (the code used for industrial centrifuge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842119 (the code used for industrial centrifuge) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 842119, not only industrial centrifuge.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $903M 39% of world exports
- 2 China $404M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $188M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $314M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $308M 14% of world imports
- 3 India $87M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 codes for industrial centrifuge
Brazil splits HS 8421.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8421.19.10Laboratory centrifuges
- 8421.19.90Other centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial centrifuge
What is the HS code for Industrial centrifuge?
The HS code for Industrial centrifuge is 842119 (Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers)). The HS code for most industrial centrifuges is 8421.19. This excludes cream separators and centrifugal clothes dryers which have their own specific subheadings.
How do I classify Industrial centrifuge for customs?
Industrial centrifuge is classified under HS code 842119 — Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are laboratory centrifuges classified under this code?
Yes, most laboratory centrifuges used for research or industrial testing are classified under 8421.19, as they function on the same mechanical principles as larger industrial units.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial centrifuge (HS 842119)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842119 (the code used for industrial centrifuge) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($903M, 39% of world exports), China ($404M) and the United States ($188M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 industrial centrifuge (HS 842119)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842119 (the code used for industrial centrifuge) in UN Comtrade data were China ($314M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($308M) and India ($87M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Industrial centrifuge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842119 for Industrial centrifuge 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 industrial centrifuge in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842119 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial centrifuge depends on the product's details: 8421.19.10 (Laboratory centrifuges), 8421.19.90 (Other centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers).