HS Code 8438
Industrial Food and Drink Preparation Machinery
HS code 8438 covers industrial machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, excluding oil extraction and domestic appliances.
4-digit Section XVIFCL
HS Code 8438 — Industrial Food and Drink Preparation Machinery
This is a broad category for industrial machines used to prepare food or drink. It includes equipment for bakeries, confectioneries, meat processing, and breweries that aren't covered by more specific codes.
What's included
- Bakery ovens
- Meat mincers (industrial)
- Chocolate making machines
- Brewery machinery
What's excluded
- Oil extraction machinery → use
847920(Machinery for vegetable oil extraction is in 8479.) - Domestic food mixers → use
850940(Classified as household electromechanical appliances.)
Common examples
- Industrial dough mixer
- Commercial sausage stuffer
- Sugar manufacturing machinery
Frequently asked questions
What kind of meat machinery is included?
It includes industrial-scale cutters, grinders, and mixers used in butcheries or meat-packing plants.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Sanitary certificates may be needed for used machinery to prevent contamination.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Italy, Netherlands, USA
- Top importers: USA, United Kingdom, China
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Key takeaway
The primary code for specialised commercial food and beverage production lines.
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