Every machine that crosses a border, and every machine on a GST invoice, carries a customs code. For bakery machinery the code depends on what the machine does: ovens fall under one heading, mixers, formers and slicers under another, and packing machines under a third. This page lists the code Alif Ovens uses for each machine in its range.
These are the codes generally used for each machine type. The final classification is decided by customs in the importing country, so confirm it with your customs broker or chartered accountant before you file.
HS Code or HSN Code: What Is the Difference
The Harmonized System (HS) is the international code, six digits long, used by customs in almost every country. HSN is India's use of the same system: the first six digits match the HS code, and India adds further digits for its own tariff. So 8438.10 is the HS code, and an Indian invoice may show a longer HSN that begins with 8438.10.
For an export, the importing country applies its own tariff on top of the six-digit HS code. Duty rates differ by destination, so the six digits below are the part you can rely on everywhere.
Codes for Each Alif Ovens Machine
| Machine | HS / HSN code | Heading |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary rack oven (AO-70 to AO-220) | 8417.20 | Bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens |
| Tunnel or travelling oven | 8417.20 | Bakery ovens, including biscuit ovens |
| Spiral mixer (dough kneader, AM series) | 8438.10 | Bakery machinery |
| Planetary mixer (APM series and cake mixers) | 8438.10 | Bakery machinery |
| Cookie dropping machine (biscuit depositor) | 8438.10 | Bakery machinery |
| Bread slicer | 8438.10 | Bakery machinery |
| Flow-wrap packing machine (ARCP, ARTP series) | 8422.40 | Other packing or wrapping machinery |
Machines are classified by function, not by the product they bake. A rotary rack oven and a tunnel oven are different machines but sit under the same oven code, and a mixer for cake batter has the same code as a mixer for bread dough.
Spare Parts and Whole Production Lines
Spare parts usually carry their own codes, separate from the machine. A burner, a belt or a gearbox is classified by what it is, not by the oven it fits, so ask for the part code when you order spares.
A complete line sold together, such as a biscuit plant with mixer, depositor, tunnel oven and packer, can be classified machine by machine. Some customs offices accept a single code for a whole line, so ask your broker which treatment your country applies before the order is placed.
How to Use the Code
- Put the code on the quotation or proforma invoice so your broker can pre-check duty
- Ask your customs broker for the duty rate and any import licence for your destination
- For the GST rate on a domestic sale, check the current rate for the code with your chartered accountant, because rates are revised by the GST Council
- Keep the code the same on the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Alif Ovens gives the code for each machine on its quotation. For export enquiries and quotations, use WhatsApp at alifovens.com/whatsapp or write to alif@alifovens.com.
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