Product classification
HS code for Pop-up toaster: 8516.72
Electro-thermic appliances, toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Classification of pop-up toaster under HS 8516.72
The pop-up toaster is classified under HS code 8516.72. This classification is determined by Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8516 specifically includes electric instantaneous or storage water heaters, immersion heaters, and electro-thermic appliances for domestic use. Within this heading, subheading 8516.72 is explicitly reserved for toasters. The classification is based on the appliance's primary function—toasting bread using electric heating elements—and its intended use in a domestic or household environment. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, these appliances are characterized by their relatively small size and power consumption suitable for home use. The classification remains 8516.72 regardless of the number of slots or the presence of additional features like defrosting or reheating settings, provided the primary function remains toasting. If the toaster were designed for continuous industrial or commercial use, such as in a large-scale bakery or industrial kitchen, it might be classified under heading 8419, but standard consumer pop-up models are strictly 8516.72. The heating elements, typically made of nichrome wire, and the mechanical pop-up mechanism are integral parts of the device classified under this code.
- Covers
- Domestic pop-up toasters
- Automatic slot toasters
- Household sandwich toasters (primarily for toasting)
- 2-slice and 4-slice domestic toasters
- Also under 8516.72
- Cuisinart CPT-180
- Breville BTA840XL
- KitchenAid KMT4115
- Smeg TSF01
- Dualit NewGen
Codes often confused with 8516.72
Common mistake. Pop-up toasters are sometimes misclassified under 8516.60, which covers other ovens, cookers, and cooking plates. However, 8516.72 is a more specific subheading for toasters. They may also be confused with commercial toasters under 8419.81, which are designed for high-volume food preparation in restaurants and are not considered domestic appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851672 (the code used for pop-up toaster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851672 (the code used for pop-up toaster) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 851672, not only pop-up toaster.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $942M 82% of world exports
- 2 Italy $36M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 Germany $34M 2.9% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $105M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $79M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $76M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $862M 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 pop-up toaster
Brazil classifies pop-up toaster under NCM 8516.72.00: HS 8516.72 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pop-up toaster
What is the HS code for Pop-up toaster?
The HS code for Pop-up toaster is 851672 (Electro-thermic appliances; toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes). The HS code for a domestic pop-up toaster is 8516.72, which falls under electro-thermic appliances for household use.
How do I classify Pop-up toaster for customs?
Pop-up toaster is classified under HS code 851672 — Electro-thermic appliances; toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include commercial conveyor toasters?
No, commercial conveyor toasters are generally classified under HS code 8419.81 as they are industrial food preparation equipment rather than domestic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of pop-up toaster (HS 851672)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851672 (the code used for pop-up toaster) in UN Comtrade data were China ($942M, 82% of world exports), Italy ($36M) and Germany ($34M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 pop-up toaster (HS 851672)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851672 (the code used for pop-up toaster) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($105M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($79M) and Germany ($76M). World imports came to about $862M, 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 Pop-up toaster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851672 for Pop-up toaster 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 pop-up toaster in Brazil?
In Brazil, pop-up toaster (HS 851672) is classified under NCM 8516.72.00.