Product classification

HS code for Industrial induction heater: 8514.20

Furnaces and ovens, electric, for industrial or laboratory use, functioning by induction or dielectric loss.

Classification of industrial induction heater under HS 8514.20

Industrial induction heaters fall under HS code 8514.20, which pertains to electric industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens that function through induction or dielectric loss. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. The specific heading 8514 is dedicated to industrial heating equipment that utilizes electricity as the primary energy source. Subheading 8514.20 is distinct because it identifies equipment that generates heat within the workpiece itself via electromagnetic fields (induction) or molecular friction (dielectric), rather than using external heating elements. This classification is crucial for distinguishing high-frequency heating technology from traditional resistance-based thermal processing equipment. The classification follows GRI 1, as the terms of the heading specifically describe the functional mechanism of the heater as being induction-based for industrial use.

Covers
  • High-frequency induction melting furnaces
  • Industrial induction hardening machines
  • Dielectric heaters for industrial drying processes
  • Induction brazing and soldering equipment
  • Electromagnetic induction heaters for bearing assembly
  • Radio-frequency (RF) dielectric heaters
Also under 8514.20
  • Inductotherm Induction Furnaces
  • Ambrell Induction Heating Systems
  • Radyne Induction Heating
  • Sairem Microwave Ovens
  • GH Induction Atmospheres

Codes often confused with 8514.20

Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 8514.10, which is reserved for resistance-heated furnaces and ovens. Another frequent misclassification occurs with 8419.89, which covers general industrial machinery for the treatment of materials by a change of temperature; however, because 8514 is more specific to electric furnaces and induction technology, it takes precedence over the more general heading 8419. Additionally, small laboratory induction heaters are sometimes incorrectly placed in 8514.30 (other furnaces) instead of the specific 8514.20 category.

8419.89Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food85.14Industrial 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 loss84.19Machinery, 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 heaters

Top exporters and importers of HS 851420 (the code used for industrial induction heater), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851420 (the code used for industrial induction heater) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.4% 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 851420, not only industrial induction heater.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $159M
  2. 2 Germany $88M
  3. 3 Italy $58M

World total: $594M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $56M
  2. 2 Oman $42M
  3. 3 China $42M

World total: $750M 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 induction heater

Brazil splits HS 8514.20 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 industrial induction heater

What is the HS code for Industrial induction heater?

The HS code for Industrial induction heater is 851420 (Furnaces and ovens; electric, for industrial or laboratory use, functioning by induction or dielectric loss). The HS code for industrial induction heaters, including induction furnaces and dielectric loss equipment, is 8514.20.

How do I classify Industrial induction heater for customs?

Industrial induction heater is classified under HS code 851420 — Furnaces and ovens; electric, for industrial or laboratory use, functioning by induction or dielectric loss. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can this code be used for domestic induction cooktops?

No, domestic induction stoves and cooktops are classified under HS code 8516.60, as they are considered electro-thermic appliances for household use.

Which countries are the top exporters of industrial induction heater (HS 851420)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851420 (the code used for industrial induction heater) in UN Comtrade data were China ($159M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($88M) and Italy ($58M). World exports came to about $594M, 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 induction heater (HS 851420)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 851420 (the code used for industrial induction heater) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($56M, 7.4% of world imports), Oman ($42M) and China ($42M). World imports came to about $750M, 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 induction heater the same in all countries?

The base HS code 851420 for Industrial induction heater 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 induction heater in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 851420 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial induction heater depends on the product's details: 8514.20.11 (Industrial induction furnaces), 8514.20.19 (Other induction furnaces), 8514.20.20 (Dielectric loss furnaces).