Product classification
HS code for Tumble dryer: 8451.21
Drying machines, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Classification of tumble dryer under HS 8451.21
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.
- Covers
- Electric tumble dryers for domestic use
- Gas-heated tumble dryers (under 10kg)
- Vented laundry dryers
- Condenser tumble dryers
- Heat pump tumble dryers
- Also under 8451.21
- Bosch Series 6 dryer
- Samsung DV5000T dryer
- LG DLEX3900W dryer
- Miele T1 Classic dryer
- Whirlpool Cabrio dryer.
Codes often confused with 8451.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 845121 (the code used for tumble dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 845121 (the code used for tumble dryer) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 845121, not only tumble dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $980M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $741M 20% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $642M 18% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $651M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $465M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $327M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 tumble dryer
Brazil classifies tumble dryer under NCM 8451.21.00: HS 8451.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tumble dryer
What is the HS code for Tumble dryer?
The HS code for Tumble dryer is 845121 (Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg). The HS code for a standalone tumble dryer with a capacity of 10 kg or less is 8451.21.
How do I classify Tumble dryer for customs?
Tumble dryer is classified under HS code 845121 — Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of tumble dryer (HS 845121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 845121 (the code used for tumble dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($980M, 27% of world exports), China ($741M) and Türkiye ($642M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 tumble dryer (HS 845121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 845121 (the code used for tumble dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($651M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($465M) and the United Kingdom ($327M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Tumble dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 845121 for Tumble 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 tumble dryer in Brazil?
In Brazil, tumble dryer (HS 845121) is classified under NCM 8451.21.00.