Product classification
HS code for Paper dryer: 8419.35
Dryers, for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes.
Classification of paper dryer under HS 8419.35
Industrial paper dryers are classified under HS code 8419.35. This code is situated within heading 8419, which covers machinery and plant equipment for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature, such as heating or drying. Subheading 8419.35 is specifically reserved for dryers used for wood, paper pulp, paper, or paperboard. These machines are integral to the paper-making process, where they remove excess water from the paper web through evaporation. It is important to note that this classification excludes dryers used for domestic purposes (which fall under 8516) and centrifugal dryers (which fall under 8421). The classification is based on the thermodynamic principle of the machine's operation and its specific industrial application in the paper industry. These dryers can utilize various heat sources, including steam-heated cylinders, hot air hoods, or infrared emitters. The key factor for classification under 8419.35 is that the drying process is achieved through heat exchange rather than mechanical separation. These units are often massive components of a paper machine line, designed for continuous operation at high speeds.
- Covers
- Multi-cylinder drying sections for paper machines
- Yankee dryers for tissue and towel production
- Infrared drying units for paper coating lines
- Air-float dryers for specialty paper grades
- Conveyor-type dryers for paper pulp sheets
- Hoods and air systems for industrial paper drying
- Also under 8419.35
- Valmet (paper machine dryers)
- Metso Outotec (pulp & paper dryers)
- Mühlböck (lumber kilns)
- Babcock Wanson (industrial dryers)
- Andritz (pulp & paper technology)
Codes often confused with 8419.35
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when these dryers are filed under 8439.20, which covers machinery for making paper. While the dryer is part of the paper-making line, heading 8419 is more specific for the function of drying. Another error is using 8419.39, which is the residual category for "other" industrial dryers. Since 8419.35 explicitly mentions paper and paperboard, it must be used instead of the general category. Additionally, centrifugal dryers (spin dryers) must be classified under 8421.19, as they remove moisture through mechanical force rather than heat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841935 (the code used for paper dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841935 (the code used for paper dryer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 25% 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 841935, not only paper dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $71M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $63M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $51M 18% of world exports
World total: $280M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $101M 25% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $40M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $36M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $407M 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 paper dryer
Brazil classifies paper dryer under NCM 8419.35.00: HS 8419.35 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paper dryer
What is the HS code for Paper dryer?
The HS code for Paper dryer is 841935 (Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes). The HS code for industrial paper dryers is 8419.35.
How do I classify Paper dryer for customs?
Paper dryer is classified under HS code 841935 — Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these dryers used for domestic laundry?
No, HS code 8419.35 is strictly for industrial machinery. Domestic clothes dryers are classified under heading 8451 or 8516 depending on their design.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper dryer (HS 841935)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841935 (the code used for paper dryer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($71M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($63M) and Italy ($51M). World exports came to about $280M, 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 paper dryer (HS 841935)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841935 (the code used for paper dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($101M, 25% of world imports), Indonesia ($40M) and the United States ($36M). World imports came to about $407M, 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 Paper dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841935 for Paper dryer 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 paper dryer in Brazil?
In Brazil, paper dryer (HS 841935) is classified under NCM 8419.35.00.