HS-4 · Heading
8419 — Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8419 when importing machinery or equipment designed for treating materials by changing temperature, such as a freeze dryer used in food processing. This code encompasses a variety of non-domestic heating and drying equipment.
To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the specific use of the equipment. For instance, HS-6 841911 covers instantaneous gas water heaters, while HS-6 841912 is for solar water heaters. If your product is a non-electric storage water heater not fitting those categories, you would classify it under HS-6 841919.
When selecting the correct subheading, also note the intended application. For example, HS-6 841920 is strictly for sterilizers used in medical or laboratory settings, whereas HS-6 841933 covers dryers specifically for lyophilisation and freeze-drying, not intended for domestic use.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
HS-4 8419 · machinery for temperature treatment · industrial heaters · non-domestic sterilizers · freeze drying equipment · agricultural dryers · heat exchange units · non-electric water heaters · distilling equipment · laboratory heating equipment · temperature change machinery · industrial cooking machines
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Instantaneous gas water heaters (HS-6 841911)
- Solar water heaters (HS-6 841912)
- Non-electric storage water heaters (HS-6 841919)
- Medical sterilizers (HS-6 841920)
- Freeze drying units (HS-6 841933)
- Dryers for agricultural products (HS-6 841934)
- Distilling plant (HS-6 841940)
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 8419 used for?
- How to classify non-electric water heaters?
- What are the types of industrial dryers under HS-4 8419?
- Are solar water heaters included in HS-4 8419?
- What machinery is classified under HS-4 8419?
- How to determine the correct HS-6 code for sterilizers?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- classification of machinery for treating materials by temperature change
- differences between HS-6 codes for water heaters
- non-domestic heating equipment HS-4 8419
- identifying industrial sterilizers under HS-4
- requirements for importing freeze drying units
- how to select the right HS code for agricultural dryers
- non-electric heating equipment classification guide
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 8419?
- HS-4 8419 includes machinery and equipment for treating materials by changing temperature, such as heaters, sterilizers, and dryers.
- How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?
- Choose based on the specific use and type of equipment. For example, select HS-6 841911 for gas water heaters and HS-6 841920 for medical sterilizers.
- Are there any exclusions in HS-4 8419?
- Yes, items classified under HS-85.14 are excluded from this heading.
- Can I use HS-4 8419 for domestic equipment?
- No, HS-4 8419 is intended for non-domestic machinery and equipment only.
- What is the difference between HS-6 841933 and HS-6 841934?
- HS-6 841933 is for freeze drying units, while HS-6 841934 is specifically for dryers used for agricultural products.
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HS-6 subheadings (14)
- 841911Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes
- 841912Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric
- 841919Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters)
- 841920Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes
- 841933Dryers; lyophilisation apparatus, freeze drying units and spray dryers, not used for domestic purposes
- 841934Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes
- 841935Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes
- 841939Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes
- 841940Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes
- 841950Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes
- 841960Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes
- 841981Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food
- 841989Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food
- 841990Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature