Product classification
HS code for Industrial electric furnace: 8514.39
Furnaces and ovens, electric, for industrial or laboratory use, other than those functioning by induction, dielectric loss or resistance heated, other than electron beam, plasma or vacuum arc furnaces.
Classification of industrial electric furnace under HS 8514.39
Industrial electric furnaces are classified under HS code 8514.39 based on the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Heading 8514 covers industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens. While subheadings 8514.10 through 8514.32 specifically address resistance-heated, induction, dielectric, electron beam, plasma, and vacuum arc furnaces, subheading 8514.39 serves as the residual category for 'other' electric furnaces. This classification is determined by the heating technology employed; if the furnace uses electricity to generate heat through methods not explicitly named in the preceding subheadings—such as infrared radiation or laser-based heating—it must be categorized here. These units are essential in high-precision manufacturing environments where specific thermal profiles are required that traditional resistance or induction methods cannot provide.
- Covers
- Infrared industrial furnaces
- Laser-heated industrial ovens
- Specialized muffle furnaces not using resistance elements
- Ultraviolet (UV) curing ovens for industrial coatings
- Electric flash-calcination furnaces
- High-frequency dielectric heaters used as industrial ovens
- Also under 8514.39
- MHI Infrared Furnaces
- CEM Mars 6 Microwave Furnace
- Koyo Thermo Systems RTP Furnaces
- PVA TePla Crystal Growth Systems
Codes often confused with 8514.39
Common mistake. A frequent error involves misclassifying these units under HS code 8514.10, which is strictly for resistance-heated furnaces. If a furnace uses any other electrical method, 8514.10 is incorrect. Additionally, importers often confuse these with non-electric furnaces under heading 8417. It is critical to verify the power source; if the primary heat generation is electrical, heading 8514 takes precedence over 8417. Another common mistake is using 8419.89 for general heating equipment, but 8514 is more specific for furnaces and ovens.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851439 (the code used for industrial electric furnace), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851439 (the code used for industrial electric furnace) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% 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 851439, not only industrial electric furnace.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $269M 37% of world exports
- 2 Austria $65M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Germany $59M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $717M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $205M 21% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $73M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 India $66M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $980M 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 industrial electric furnace
Brazil classifies industrial electric furnace under NCM 8514.39.00: HS 8514.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial electric furnace
What is the HS code for Industrial electric furnace?
The HS code for Industrial electric furnace is 851439 (Furnaces and ovens; electric, for industrial or laboratory use, other than those functioning by induction, dielectric loss or resistance heated, other than electron beam, plasma or vacuum arc furnaces). The HS code for industrial electric furnaces that do not use resistance, induction, or plasma heating is 8514.39.
How do I classify Industrial electric furnace for customs?
Industrial electric furnace is classified under HS code 851439 — Furnaces and ovens; electric, for industrial or laboratory use, other than those functioning by induction, dielectric loss or resistance heated, other than electron beam, plasma or vacuum arc furnaces. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 8514.39 differ from 8514.10?
HS code 8514.10 is reserved exclusively for furnaces that generate heat via electrical resistance (heating elements), whereas 8514.39 covers furnaces using other electrical technologies like infrared or laser.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial electric furnace (HS 851439)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851439 (the code used for industrial electric furnace) in UN Comtrade data were China ($269M, 37% of world exports), Austria ($65M) and Germany ($59M). World exports came to about $717M, 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 electric furnace (HS 851439)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851439 (the code used for industrial electric furnace) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($205M, 21% of world imports), Mexico ($73M) and India ($66M). World imports came to about $980M, 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 electric furnace the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851439 for Industrial electric furnace 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 electric furnace in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial electric furnace (HS 851439) is classified under NCM 8514.39.00.