Product classification
HS code for Pasta machine: 8438.10
Machinery, industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Classification of pasta machine under HS 8438.10
Industrial pasta machines are classified under HS code 8438.10. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8438 includes machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. Subheading 8438.10 is dedicated to machinery for the bakery industry and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti, or similar products. The classification depends on the machine's industrial nature; these are typically large-scale units used in factories or commercial food production facilities for mixing, kneading, extruding, and cutting dough into various pasta shapes. It does not include machines used for cooking or drying the pasta, which are classified elsewhere based on their thermal functions.
- Covers
- Industrial pasta extruders
- Commercial macaroni presses
- Automatic spaghetti production lines
- Industrial dough mixers for pasta dough
- Large-scale ravioli making machines
- Also under 8438.10
- WP Bakery Technologies ovens
- Rademaker dough lines
- Pavan pasta extruders
- Rondo dough processing machines
- Diosna industrial mixers
Codes often confused with 8438.10
Common mistake. A common mistake is classifying industrial pasta machines under HS code 8509, which is reserved for electromechanical domestic appliances. Small, hand-cranked or light electric pasta makers for home use belong in 8210 or 8509 respectively. Additionally, industrial ovens or dryers used in pasta production are classified under 8417 or 8419, as they perform thermal rather than mechanical functions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843810 (the code used for pasta machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843810 (the code used for pasta machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 843810, not only pasta machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.1B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $456M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $325M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $391M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $166M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $134M 3.8% of world imports
Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $3.6B 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 pasta machine
Brazil classifies pasta machine under NCM 8438.10.00: HS 8438.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pasta machine
What is the HS code for Pasta machine?
The HS code for Pasta machine is 843810 (Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products). The HS code for industrial pasta-making machinery is 8438.10.
How do I classify Pasta machine for customs?
Pasta machine is classified under HS code 843810 — Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include small kitchen pasta rollers?
No, 8438.10 is for industrial-scale machinery. Household pasta rollers are typically classified under 8210.00 (manual) or 8509.80 (electric).
Which countries are the top exporters of pasta machine (HS 843810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843810 (the code used for pasta machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 31% of world exports), China ($456M) and the Netherlands ($325M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 pasta machine (HS 843810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843810 (the code used for pasta machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($391M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($166M) and Poland ($134M). World imports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $120M of its heading 8438 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Pasta machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843810 for Pasta machine 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 pasta machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, pasta machine (HS 843810) is classified under NCM 8438.10.00.