Heading · Section XVI

8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases

8421
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–2.7%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • 0%–2.5%USA
  • US$93bnWorld trade in 2024

12 subheadings make up heading 8421 in chapter 84 (nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8421 covers 28 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8421 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.7% (average 1.4%). 4 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8421 covers 30 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8421 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.5% (average 0.5%). 11 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 8421 goods reached US$93bn in 2024, up 0% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 16.3% of the total, ahead of China.

The United States imported the most (US$14.8bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 11th among 223 exporters with US$2.7bn.

The United Kingdom imported US$3bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 28 tariff lines EU Free – 2.7% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 1.4% Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 30 tariff lines USA Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 0.5%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

8421 · US$93bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$807.5kUS$807.5k+US$51.7m+US$837.4m+> US$3.1bn

Exports: 223
  1. Germany: US$15.2bn
  2. China: US$13.4bn
  3. United States: US$12.2bn
  4. Mexico: US$5.6bn
  5. Japan: US$3.6bn
  6. Italy: US$3.2bn
  7. France: US$3.1bn
  8. Poland: US$3bn
  9. Czechia: US$3bn
  10. South Korea: US$2.9bn
  11. United Kingdom: US$2.7bn
  12. Belgium: US$1.7bn
  13. Canada: US$1.7bn
  14. Netherlands: US$1.6bn
  15. South Africa: US$1.5bn
  16. India: US$1.4bn
  17. Türkiye: US$1.1bn
  18. Austria: US$1.1bn
  19. Sweden: US$1bn
  20. Spain: US$999.8m
  21. Thailand: US$989.7m
  22. Malaysia: US$954.6m
  23. Romania: US$837.4m
  24. Switzerland: US$816.8m
  25. Taiwan: US$785.7m
  26. Brazil: US$624.7m
  27. Portugal: US$605.1m
  28. Slovakia: US$524.8m
  29. Denmark: US$519.7m
  30. Singapore: US$496.4m
  31. Indonesia: US$462.1m
  32. Hungary: US$440.3m
  33. Vietnam: US$392.6m
  34. Israel: US$380.6m
  35. North Macedonia: US$377.6m
  36. Ireland: US$354.7m
  37. Tunisia: US$321.1m
  38. Finland: US$296.3m
  39. Slovenia: US$269.5m
  40. United Arab Emirates: US$222.5m
  41. Australia: US$209m
  42. Norway: US$195.1m
  43. Russia: US$164.9m
  44. Philippines: US$162.8m
  45. Bulgaria: US$145.1m
  46. Estonia: US$142.7m
  47. Saudi Arabia: US$129.6m
  48. Dominican Republic: US$126m
  49. Lithuania: US$118.5m
  50. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$110.8m
  51. Morocco: US$96.8m
  52. Latvia: US$96.2m
  53. Greece: US$81.4m
  54. Hong Kong SAR China: US$75.8m
  55. Serbia: US$70.4m
  56. Argentina: US$51.7m
  57. Kazakhstan: US$50.2m
  58. Croatia: US$41.6m
  59. Luxembourg: US$30.7m
  60. Colombia: US$30.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$15.2bn 16.3%
2 China US$13.4bn 14.4%
3 United States US$12.2bn 13.1%
4 Mexico US$5.6bn 6%
5 Japan US$3.6bn 3.8%
6 Italy US$3.2bn 3.4%
7 France US$3.1bn 3.3%
8 Poland US$3bn 3.2%
9 Czechia US$3bn 3.2%
10 South Korea US$2.9bn 3.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$14.8bn 15.9%
2 Germany US$7.3bn 7.9%
3 China US$4.7bn 5%
4 France US$3.5bn 3.8%
5 Canada US$3.3bn 3.5%
6 United Kingdom US$3bn 3.3%
7 Mexico US$2.9bn 3.1%
8 Belgium US$2.6bn 2.8%
9 Italy US$2bn 2.2%
10 Spain US$2bn 2.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases?

Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases fall under HS heading 8421, part of chapter 84, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8421 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8421 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers…?

Germany, with US$15.2bn in 2024 (16.3% of world exports).