Product classification
HS code for Laboratory electric oven: 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 laboratory electric oven under HS 8514.39
HS code 8514.39 is the classification for electric furnaces and ovens intended for industrial or laboratory use that do not operate through resistance heating, induction, or dielectric loss. This "other" category is essential for capturing specialized heating technologies such as infrared heating, plasma-arc furnaces, or electron-beam ovens that are used in research and industrial processing. These ovens are used for a variety of critical tasks, including the sterilization of equipment, the drying of chemical samples, and the heat treatment of materials to alter their physical properties. The classification is based on the electric power source and the specific application in a controlled laboratory or industrial environment. It is distinct from non-electric heating equipment, which is classified in Chapter 84, and from resistance-heated ovens, which have their own specific subheading within the 8514 heading.
- Covers
- Infrared laboratory ovens
- Plasma-arc laboratory furnaces
- Electric drying ovens (non-resistance)
- Specialized electric heat-treatment 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. The most common confusion is with HS code 8514.19, which covers resistance-heated ovens. Importers must verify the heating mechanism; if the oven uses standard heating elements (resistance), it belongs in 8514.19. Another confusion is with 8419, which covers non-electric laboratory equipment like autoclaves or water baths.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851439 (the code used for laboratory electric oven), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851439 (the code used for laboratory electric oven) 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 laboratory electric oven.
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 laboratory electric oven
Brazil classifies laboratory electric oven 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 laboratory electric oven
What is the HS code for Laboratory electric oven?
The HS code for Laboratory electric oven 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 8514.39 is used for electric laboratory ovens that do not utilize resistance, induction, or dielectric heating methods.
How do I classify Laboratory electric oven for customs?
Laboratory electric oven 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.
Is a drying oven classified here?
Yes, if it is electric and used in a laboratory setting, though the specific heating method must be checked to ensure it does not fall under the resistance-heated category of 8514.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of laboratory electric oven (HS 851439)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851439 (the code used for laboratory electric oven) 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 laboratory electric oven (HS 851439)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851439 (the code used for laboratory electric oven) 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 Laboratory electric oven the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851439 for Laboratory electric oven 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 laboratory electric oven in Brazil?
In Brazil, laboratory electric oven (HS 851439) is classified under NCM 8514.39.00.