What this heading covers
Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils — this is the standard HS heading text for chapter 84. Products are classified here at the 4-digit level; the 6-digit subheadings below split it further. Duty rates and import rules are set by each destination country on top of this shared structure.
Subheadings under 8438
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8438.10 | Bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products |
| 8438.20 | Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate |
| 8438.30 | Machinery for sugar manufacture |
| 8438.40 | Brewery machinery |
| 8438.50 | Machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry |
| 8438.60 | Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables |
| 8438.80 | Other machinery |
| 8438.90 | Parts |
Before you ship
Confirm the final 8–10 digit national line with your customs broker, and check whether the product needs pre-shipment certification in the destination market — see our SONCAP (Nigeria), SABER (Saudi Arabia) and CE marking (EU) guides.
Chapter 84 · Heading 8438 · Source: WCO HS 2022 nomenclature (public). Other headings in this chapter: 8401 · 8402 · 8403 · 8404 · 8405 · 8406 · 8407 · 8408 · 8409 · 8410 · 8411 · 8412 · 8413 · 8414