Product classification
HS code for Kerosene stove: 7321.12
Cooking appliances and plate warmers, for liquid fuel, of iron or steel.
Classification of kerosene stove under HS 7321.12
The classification of kerosene stoves under HS code 7321.12 is determined by the material composition and the specific fuel type utilized for operation. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 7321 encompasses a wide range of non-electric domestic appliances made of iron or steel. To qualify for 7321.12, the appliance must be designed for cooking or as a plate warmer and must specifically use liquid fuel. Kerosene, being a liquid hydrocarbon, places these stoves firmly in this subheading. The distinction is vital because the Harmonized System differentiates between gas, liquid, and solid fuels for domestic appliances. Furthermore, the appliance must be of a type used for domestic purposes; industrial-grade ovens or furnaces are classified elsewhere, typically in Chapter 84. The construction must be predominantly of iron or steel, which are the primary materials for these durable goods. If the stove were to incorporate an electrical element for heating, even if it also used kerosene, the General Interpretative Rules might dictate a classification under heading 8516, which covers electro-thermic domestic appliances. Therefore, 7321.12 is reserved for purely mechanical, liquid-fuel burning units used in a household setting.
- Covers
- Portable kerosene camping stoves
- Pressurized paraffin cookers
- Wick-type kerosene cooking stoves
- Domestic iron or steel stoves designed for liquid fuel
- Plate warmers with liquid fuel burners
- Also under 7321.12
- Optimus liquid fuel stoves
- MSR liquid fuel stoves
- Wallas marine stoves
- Coleman liquid fuel lanterns/stoves
Codes often confused with 7321.12
Common mistake. Kerosene stoves are frequently confused with gas-fueled stoves under HS code 7321.11 or solid-fuel stoves (wood/coal) under HS code 7321.19. Another common error is classifying them under 8516.60 if they have any electrical components, or under 8419.81 if they are intended for industrial or commercial kitchen use rather than domestic environments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732112 (the code used for kerosene stove), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732112 (the code used for kerosene stove) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 732112, not only kerosene stove.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $57M 68% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $6.1M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Austria $3.4M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.9M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$4.4M 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $73M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 kerosene stove
Brazil classifies kerosene stove under NCM 7321.12.00: HS 7321.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about kerosene stove
What is the HS code for Kerosene stove?
The HS code for Kerosene stove is 732112 (Cooking appliances and plate warmers; for liquid fuel, of iron or steel). The HS code for a domestic kerosene stove made of iron or steel is 7321.12.
How do I classify Kerosene stove for customs?
Kerosene stove is classified under HS code 732112 — Cooking appliances and plate warmers; for liquid fuel, of iron or steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include industrial kerosene burners?
No, industrial burners and machinery for the preparation of food are generally classified under heading 8419 or 8417.
Which countries are the top exporters of kerosene stove (HS 732112)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732112 (the code used for kerosene stove) in UN Comtrade data were China ($57M, 68% of world exports), Malaysia ($6.1M) and Austria ($3.4M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 kerosene stove (HS 732112)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732112 (the code used for kerosene stove) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($4.9M) and Iraq (about $4.4M). World imports came to about $73M, 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 Kerosene stove the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732112 for Kerosene stove 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 kerosene stove in Brazil?
In Brazil, kerosene stove (HS 732112) is classified under NCM 7321.12.00.