Product classification
HS code for Spin dryer: 8421.12
Centrifuges, clothes-dryers.
Classification of spin dryer under HS 8421.12
A spin dryer is a mechanical appliance designed to remove water from textiles through the application of centrifugal force. In the Harmonized System, it is classified under Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8421 covers centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers, and filtering or purifying machinery. Subheading 8421.12 is specifically reserved for clothes-dryers of the centrifugal type. The classification is based on the mechanical principle of operation—centrifugation—rather than the end goal of drying alone. This distinguishes spin dryers from tumble dryers, which use heat and air circulation to evaporate moisture. Even if the spin dryer is intended for domestic use, its specific function as a centrifuge dictates its placement under heading 8421. This code applies to both standalone spin extractors and the spin-drying components of certain multi-functional machines, provided they operate on the centrifugal principle.
- Covers
- Domestic standalone spin dryers
- Industrial centrifugal clothes extractors
- Centrifugal dryers for laundry services
- Portable spin dryers for camping or small apartments
- Also under 8421.12
- Miele spin dryers
- Electrolux professional laundry centrifuges
- Whirlpool spin dryers
- Speed Queen commercial extractors
- LG spin dryers
Codes often confused with 8421.12
Common mistake. Spin dryers are frequently misclassified under heading 8451, which covers machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, and ironing. However, heading 8451 specifically excludes centrifugal dryers, which are directed to 8421 by Note 2 to Chapter 84. Another common error is classification under heading 8450, which is for household-type washing machines. While many washing machines have a spin cycle, a dedicated spin dryer that only performs water extraction via centrifugation must be placed in 8421.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842112 (the code used for spin dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842112 (the code used for spin dryer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% 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 842112, not only spin dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $16M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.8M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $6.9M 13% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $17M 15% of world imports
- 2 Spain $8.3M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $6.9M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $110M 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 spin dryer
Brazil splits HS 8421.12 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8421.12.10Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum 23 l or less
- 8421.12.90Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum over 23 l
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about spin dryer
What is the HS code for Spin dryer?
The HS code for Spin dryer is 842112 (Centrifuges; clothes-dryers). The HS code for a centrifugal spin dryer is 8421.12.
How do I classify Spin dryer for customs?
Spin dryer is classified under HS code 842112 — Centrifuges; clothes-dryers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a tumble dryer classified under the same HS code?
No, tumble dryers that use heat are classified under heading 8451, specifically 8451.21 or 8451.29, depending on their capacity.
Which countries are the top exporters of spin dryer (HS 842112)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842112 (the code used for spin dryer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($16M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($7.8M) and the United States ($6.9M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 spin dryer (HS 842112)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842112 (the code used for spin dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($17M, 15% of world imports), Spain ($8.3M) and Canada ($6.9M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 Spin dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842112 for Spin 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 spin dryer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842112 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for spin dryer depends on the product's details: 8421.12.10 (Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum 23 l or less), 8421.12.90 (Centrifugal clothes-dryers, drum over 23 l).