HS Code for Tumble dryer

Tumble dryers are classified under HS code 8451.21. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8451 covers machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating, or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics, or made-up textile articles. Subheading 8451.21 is specifically designated for drying machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg. This typically encompasses most household tumble dryers and small-scale commercial units. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function—removing moisture from textiles through heat and mechanical action—and its capacity limit. The capacity is measured by the weight of dry laundry the machine can process in a single cycle. If the machine's capacity exceeds 10 kg, it would move to a different subheading, reflecting its industrial application. This classification applies regardless of whether the dryer uses electric heating elements or gas burners to generate heat.

Products Included

• Electric tumble dryers for domestic use
• Gas-heated tumble dryers (under 10kg)
• Vented laundry dryers
• Condenser tumble dryers
• Heat pump tumble dryers

Common Misclassification

Tumble dryers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8450.11 or 8450.12, which are for household washing machines. While washer-dryer combinations are classified under 8450, standalone dryers must be in 8451. Additionally, industrial dryers with a capacity exceeding 10 kg are classified under 8451.29, and confusing these with domestic units (8451.21) is a common regulatory error.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tumble dryer?

The HS code for a standalone tumble dryer with a capacity of 10 kg or less is 8451.21.

How are washer-dryer combo units classified?

Combined units that both wash and dry clothes are generally classified under heading 8450 as washing machines, rather than 8451.