HS Code Subheading

Harrows; disc harrows

8432.21 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 843221

This HS code specifically covers disc harrows, which are crucial secondary tillage implements used in agriculture. They are employed to break up clods, level the soil surface, and incorporate crop residues and herbicides, often after ploughing or as a primary tillage tool in conservation farming systems. The international trade of disc harrows is driven by the global demand for efficient and effective soil preparation machinery. Exporters are typically agricultural equipment manufacturers, while importers include farmers and agricultural businesses looking to optimize their field operations. Key factors in trade include the size and type of discs, the working width, and the overall robustness of the machine to handle various soil conditions and residue levels.

Products Under This Code

Tandem disc harrows, offset disc harrows, heavy-duty disc harrows, compact disc harrows, speed harrows, vertical tillage disc harrows, trailed disc harrows

Real World Examples

Case IH True-Tandem disc harrows, John Deere 2680H high-performance disc harrows, Väderstad Carrier disc cultivators, Amazone Catros disc harrows, Kuhn Optimer disc harrows

Common Misclassification

Distinct from other harrows (8432.29) which use tines or springs, and from cultivators (8432.29) which are generally lighter. The defining feature here is the use of discs.

Products Classified Under 8432.21

Disc harrow

Related Codes

8432.10 Ploughs; for soil preparation 8432.29 Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes 8432.31 Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters 8432.39 Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters 8432.41 Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders 8432.42 Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors 8432.80 Rollers; for lawns or sports-grounds 8432.90 Machinery; parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-grounds

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Leading exporters include Germany, Italy, and the USA, while countries with extensive arable land like Brazil, Russia, and Canada are significant importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 843221?

HS code 843221 covers: Harrows; disc harrows. This HS code specifically covers disc harrows, which are crucial secondary tillage implements used in agriculture. They are employed to break up clods, level the soil surface, and incorporate crop residues and herbicides, often after ploughing or as a primary tillage tool in conservation farming systems. The international trade of disc harrows is driven by the global demand for efficient and effective soil preparation machinery. Exporters are typically agricultural equipment manufacturers, while importers include farmers and agricultural businesses looking to optimize their field operations. Key factors in trade include the size and type of discs, the working width, and the overall robustness of the machine to handle various soil conditions and residue levels.

What products fall under HS code 843221?

Tandem disc harrows, offset disc harrows, heavy-duty disc harrows, compact disc harrows, speed harrows, vertical tillage disc harrows, trailed disc harrows

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843221?

Distinct from other harrows (8432.29) which use tines or springs, and from cultivators (8432.29) which are generally lighter. The defining feature here is the use of discs.

How is HS code 843221 structured?

HS code 843221 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.