Product classification
HS code for Toaster: 8516.72
Electro-thermic appliances, toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Classification of toaster under HS 8516.72
Electric toasters designed for domestic use are classified under HS code 8516.72. This classification is found in Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8516 is a broad category covering electric instantaneous or storage water heaters, space heating apparatus, and electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes. The subheading 8516.72 is specifically designated for toasters. The classification is determined by the appliance's primary function—using electric resistance heating to toast bread products—and its intended environment, which is the household. Even if used in a small office breakroom, the appliance remains classified here as long as it is 'of a kind used for domestic purposes.' This code is used globally to track the trade of small kitchen appliances.
- Covers
- Automatic pop-up toasters
- Manual bread toasters
- Domestic sandwich toasters (press style)
- Small domestic conveyor toasters
- Toaster ovens primarily marketed for toasting bread
- Also under 8516.72
- Cuisinart CPT-180
- Breville BTA840XL
- KitchenAid KMT4115
- Smeg TSF01
- Dualit NewGen
Codes often confused with 8516.72
Common mistake. Toasters are often misclassified under HS code 8419.81, which covers machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food. However, 8419 generally excludes domestic appliances, which are specifically directed to heading 8516. Another common error is using HS code 8516.60, which covers other ovens and cookers. While a toaster oven might seem to fit there, if its primary design and marketing are for toasting, 8516.72 is more specific. Commercial-grade toasters used in restaurants are also often incorrectly placed here; they should typically be classified in Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851672 (the code used for toaster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851672 (the code used for 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 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 toaster
Brazil classifies 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 toaster
What is the HS code for Toaster?
The HS code for Toaster is 851672 (Electro-thermic appliances; toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes).
How do I classify Toaster for customs?
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.
What is the HS code for a household toaster?
The correct HS code for a domestic electric toaster is 8516.72.
Are commercial conveyor toasters classified under this code?
No, commercial-grade toasters used in the food service industry are generally classified under heading 8419 or 8438, as they are not considered 'of a kind used for domestic purposes.'
Which countries are the top exporters of toaster (HS 851672)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851672 (the code used for 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 toaster (HS 851672)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851672 (the code used for 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 Toaster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851672 for 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 toaster in Brazil?
In Brazil, toaster (HS 851672) is classified under NCM 8516.72.00.