Product classification
HS code for Waffle maker: 8516.79
Electro-thermic appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes.
Classification of waffle maker under HS 8516.79
A waffle maker intended for domestic use is classified under HS code 8516.79. This classification is found within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8516 specifically includes electric instantaneous or storage water heaters, electric space heating apparatus, and electro-thermic domestic appliances. Since waffle makers are electro-thermic appliances (they use electricity to generate heat for cooking) and are not specifically named in the other subheadings of 8516 (like toasters or coffee makers), they fall into the "other" category of 8516.79. The classification is determined by the appliance's domestic nature and its method of operation. For the purposes of this heading, "domestic" refers to appliances of a type normally used in the household, regardless of where they are actually used.
- Covers
- Electric Belgian waffle irons
- Rotating domestic waffle makers
- Bubble waffle makers (electric)
- Non-stick electric waffle griddles
- Multi-functional sandwich and waffle makers
- Also under 8516.79
- Instant Pot Duo
- Crock-Pot SCCPVL610
- Zojirushi NS-LAC05
- Ninja Foodi
- Dash Mini Waffle Maker
Codes often confused with 8516.79
Common mistake. Waffle makers are frequently misclassified under 8419.81, which covers machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food. However, 8419.81 is generally reserved for industrial or commercial equipment. If the waffle maker is designed for a restaurant or factory, 8419 is appropriate, but domestic models must stay in 8516. Another error is using 8516.60, which covers ovens and cookers; while a waffle maker cooks, it is considered a specialized small appliance rather than a primary cooking range or oven.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851679 (the code used for waffle maker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851679 (the code used for waffle maker) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 851679, not only waffle maker.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.8B 56% of world exports
- 2 Germany $921M 11% of world exports
- 3 France $775M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 13% of world imports
- 3 France $611M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $9.8B 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 waffle maker
Brazil splits HS 8516.79 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8516.79.10Electric cooking pots
- 8516.79.20Electric fryers
- 8516.79.90Other domestic electro-thermic appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about waffle maker
What is the HS code for Waffle maker?
The HS code for Waffle maker is 851679 (Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes). The HS code for a domestic electric waffle maker is 8516.79.
How do I classify Waffle maker for customs?
Waffle maker is classified under HS code 851679 — Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a cast iron waffle iron for use on a stove classified here?
No, a non-electric waffle iron used on a stovetop is classified based on its constituent material, typically under heading 7323 for iron or steel household articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of waffle maker (HS 851679)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851679 (the code used for waffle maker) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.8B, 56% of world exports), Germany ($921M) and France ($775M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 waffle maker (HS 851679)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851679 (the code used for waffle maker) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and France ($611M). World imports came to about $9.8B, 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 Waffle maker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851679 for Waffle maker 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 waffle maker in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851679 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for waffle maker depends on the product's details: 8516.79.10 (Electric cooking pots), 8516.79.20 (Electric fryers), 8516.79.90 (Other domestic electro-thermic appliances).