Product classification
HS code for Manual food processors: 8210.00
Tools, hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink.
Classification of manual food processors under HS 8210.00
Manual food processors are classified under HS code 8210.00. This code is specifically designated for hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink. The classification is driven by the mechanical nature of the device and the absence of an electric motor. To qualify for this heading, the appliance must possess mechanical features such as gears, cranks, or cutting blades that are actuated by hand. This distinguishes these items from simple hand tools like knives or graters that do not have a mechanical mechanism. The weight limit of 10 kg is a strict requirement; any manual appliance exceeding this weight would typically be classified in Chapter 84 as industrial machinery. Manual food processors are common in domestic kitchens and are valued for their portability and lack of reliance on electricity.
- Covers
- Hand-cranked meat mincers and grinders
- Manual vegetable dicers with internal gear mechanisms
- Hand-operated coffee grinders (non-electric)
- Manual juice extractors with lever or screw mechanisms
- Also under 8210.00
- OXO Good Grips salad spinner
- KitchenAid manual food processor
- Zyliss manual food chopper
- Norpro manual meat grinder
- Hario manual coffee grinder
Codes often confused with 8210.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 8509.40, which covers electromechanical domestic appliances. If the food processor has any form of electric motor, it must be moved to Chapter 85. Another common error is using HS code 8205.51 for household hand tools. While a manual processor is a tool, heading 8210 is more specific for mechanical appliances used for food. Finally, simple graters or peelers without moving mechanical parts are classified under 8205.51, not 8210.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821000 (the code used for manual food processors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821000 (the code used for manual food processors) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 821000, not only manual food processors.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $317M 54% of world exports
- 2 Germany $47M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 France $38M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $585M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $115M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $65M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $35M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $583M 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 manual food processors
Brazil splits HS 8210.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8210.00.10Hand-operated food mills, 10 kg or less
- 8210.00.90Other food/drink hand appliances, 10 kg or less
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about manual food processors
What is the HS code for Manual food processors?
The HS code for Manual food processors is 821000 (Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink). The HS code for manual, hand-operated mechanical food processors weighing 10kg or less is 8210.00.
How do I classify Manual food processors for customs?
Manual food processors is classified under HS code 821000 — Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does a manual garlic press fall under this code?
Generally, no. A simple garlic press is usually classified as a hand tool under 8205.51 because it lacks the complex mechanical assembly (like gears or cranks) required for 8210.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of manual food processors (HS 821000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821000 (the code used for manual food processors) in UN Comtrade data were China ($317M, 54% of world exports), Germany ($47M) and France ($38M). World exports came to about $585M, 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 manual food processors (HS 821000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821000 (the code used for manual food processors) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($115M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and Canada ($35M). World imports came to about $583M, 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 Manual food processors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821000 for Manual food processors 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 manual food processors in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 821000 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for manual food processors depends on the product's details: 8210.00.10 (Hand-operated food mills, 10 kg or less), 8210.00.90 (Other food/drink hand appliances, 10 kg or less).