Product classification
HS code for Solid fuel burner: 8416.20
Furnaces, furnace burners, for pulverized solid fuel or gas, including combination burners.
Classification of solid fuel burner under HS 8416.20
A solid fuel burner is classified under HS code 8416.20 because it is a furnace burner designed for pulverized solid fuel or gas. Heading 8416 covers furnace burners for liquid fuel, for pulverized solid fuel, or for gas, as well as mechanical stokers and similar appliances. The subheading 8416.20 specifically includes burners that utilize pulverized solid fuels, such as coal dust or biomass pellets, or gas burners, including combination burners that can handle both. These components are industrial in nature and are designed to be fitted into large-scale furnaces, boilers, or ovens to provide a controlled flame for heating. The classification is based on the mechanical function of the device, which involves the precise mixing of fuel and air to ensure efficient combustion. Unlike domestic stoves, these are industrial components used in power plants, manufacturing facilities, or large heating systems, which places them firmly within the machinery chapter of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Pulverized coal burners for industrial boilers
- Biomass pellet burners for commercial heating
- Wood chip burners for furnaces
- Combination gas and pulverized solid fuel burners
- Sawdust burners for kiln heating
- Also under 8416.20
- Siemens gas burners
- Foster Wheeler pulverized coal burners
- John Zink Hamworthy Combustion gas burners
- Maxon industrial burners.
Codes often confused with 8416.20
Common mistake. Solid fuel burners are often confused with HS code 8417, which covers industrial furnaces and ovens themselves. While the burner is a part of the furnace, heading 8416 specifically identifies the burner as a separate apparatus. Another common misclassification is 7321, which is for domestic stoves and appliances. Industrial burners are much larger and more complex than domestic heating elements and must be classified under Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841620 (the code used for solid fuel burner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841620 (the code used for solid fuel burner) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.2% 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 841620, not only solid fuel burner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $244M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $184M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $109M 12% of world exports
World total: $929M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $83M 8.2% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $76M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $72M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 solid fuel burner
Brazil splits HS 8416.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8416.20.10Gas furnace burners
- 8416.20.90Pulverised solid fuel and combination burners
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about solid fuel burner
What is the HS code for Solid fuel burner?
The HS code for Solid fuel burner is 841620 (Furnaces; furnace burners, for pulverized solid fuel or gas, including combination burners). The HS code for furnace burners for pulverized solid fuel or gas is 8416.20.
How do I classify Solid fuel burner for customs?
Solid fuel burner is classified under HS code 841620 — Furnaces; furnace burners, for pulverized solid fuel or gas, including combination burners. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include mechanical stokers?
No, mechanical stokers and mechanical grates are classified under 8416.30, though they are often used in conjunction with solid fuel burners.
Which countries are the top exporters of solid fuel burner (HS 841620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841620 (the code used for solid fuel burner) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($244M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($184M) and China ($109M). World exports came to about $929M, 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 solid fuel burner (HS 841620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841620 (the code used for solid fuel burner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($83M, 8.2% of world imports), Indonesia ($76M) and Saudi Arabia ($72M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Solid fuel burner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841620 for Solid fuel burner 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 solid fuel burner in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841620 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for solid fuel burner depends on the product's details: 8416.20.10 (Gas furnace burners), 8416.20.90 (Pulverised solid fuel and combination burners).