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HS HEADING 8421

Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases

6-digit subheadings (12)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8421.11

Centrifuges; cream separators

8421.12

Centrifuges; clothes-dryers

8421.19

Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers)

8421.21

Machinery; for filtering or purifying water

8421.22

Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water

8421.23

Machinery; filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines

8421.29

Machinery; for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2

8421.31

Machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines

8421.32

Machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines

8421.39

Machinery; for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion engines

8421.91

Centrifuges; parts thereof, including parts for centrifugal dryers

8421.99

Machinery; parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases

Chapter 84 classification notes

One of the largest chapters by trade value. Many IT products duty-free under the ITA (Information Technology Agreement). Dual-use export controls apply to certain machinery. Parts often classified under the same heading as the complete machine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse Chapter 84 (mechanical) and Chapter 85 (electrical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Computer peripherals may classify separately from the computer itself.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 84

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