Product classification
HS code for Industrial heat pump: 8418.61
Heat pumps, other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Classification of industrial heat pump under HS 8418.61
Industrial heat pumps are classified under HS code 8418.61. This code falls under Chapter 84, which includes refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerating or freezing equipment. While heat pumps can provide heating, their mechanical operation—involving a refrigerant cycle, compressor, and heat exchangers—is technically identical to refrigeration equipment. Heading 8418 covers these thermodynamic systems. Subheading 8418.61 specifically identifies heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading 8415. The classification is determined by the primary function of the device to transfer thermal energy from a source to a sink using a vapor-compression or absorption cycle, provided it is not configured as a standard air conditioning unit for human comfort.
- Covers
- Industrial water-to-water heat pumps
- Air-to-water industrial heat pumps
- Geothermal heat pumps for industrial heating
- Absorption heat pumps for process heat recovery
- High-temperature heat pumps for district heating
- Also under 8418.61
- Daikin Altherma heat pumps
- Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps
- NIBE ground source heat pumps
- Bosch Compress heat pumps
- Carrier AquaForce heat pumps
Codes often confused with 8418.61
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for industrial heat pumps is HS code 8415, which covers air conditioning machines. The primary difference is that 8415 units are designed to change temperature and humidity for human comfort, whereas 8418.61 units are industrial machines designed for heat transfer. Another common error involves HS code 8419, which covers machinery for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature. However, because heat pumps operate on a refrigeration cycle, the specific provisions of heading 8418 for refrigerating equipment take precedence over the general heating/cooling provisions of 8419. Importers must verify if the unit includes a reversing valve and its intended application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841861 (the code used for industrial heat pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841861 (the code used for industrial heat pump) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 841861, not only industrial heat pump.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 19% of world exports
- 2 Germany $569M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $534M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.3B 24% of world imports
- 2 France $395M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $307M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $5.2B 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 industrial heat pump
Brazil classifies industrial heat pump under NCM 8418.61.00: HS 8418.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial heat pump
What is the HS code for Industrial heat pump?
The HS code for Industrial heat pump is 841861 (Heat pumps; other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415). The HS code for industrial heat pumps, excluding air conditioning machines, is 8418.61.
How do I classify Industrial heat pump for customs?
Industrial heat pump is classified under HS code 841861 — Heat pumps; other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does this differ from an air conditioner?
Air conditioners (HS 8415) are designed for environmental control for people, while heat pumps (HS 8418.61) are classified as refrigerating equipment used for thermal transfer.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial heat pump (HS 841861)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841861 (the code used for industrial heat pump) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($569M) and Italy ($534M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of industrial heat pump (HS 841861)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841861 (the code used for industrial heat pump) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.3B, 24% of world imports), France ($395M) and the Netherlands ($307M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 heat pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841861 for Industrial heat pump 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 heat pump in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial heat pump (HS 841861) is classified under NCM 8418.61.00.