HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8433.30 – Haymaking machinery
HS code 8433.30 is the 6-digit subheading for haymaking machinery. It is used for hay rakes, hay tedders, hay conditioners, rotary rakes and wheel rakes.
What HS 8433.30 covers
This category includes machinery specifically designed for haymaking, a crucial process in livestock farming that involves cutting, conditioning, raking, and tedding hay. These machines are essential for preparing forage for storage and subsequent feeding. Importers are primarily agricultural businesses, large farms, and cooperatives in regions with significant animal husbandry, where a consistent supply of quality feed is paramount. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural machinery industries, often leading in innovation for efficiency and forage quality preservation. Key considerations include working width, operational efficiency, power requirements, and the ability to handle various types of forage crops without excessive loss or damage. The trade in haymaking machinery is essential for ensuring a consistent supply of feed for livestock, directly impacting food security and agricultural economies globally.
- Covers
- Hay rakes
- Hay tedders
- Hay conditioners
- Rotary rakes
- Wheel rakes
- Belt rakes
- Mower-conditioners
- Examples
- Krone Swadro
- Claas Liner
- Kuhn Merge Maxx
- John Deere W235
- New Holland Discbine
Codes often confused with 8433.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with general mowers (843320) if the specific "haymaking" function is not emphasized, or with balers (843340) which are a subsequent, distinct step in the hay production process.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843330, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843330 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $194M 30% of world exports
- 2 France $94M 14% of world exports
- 3 Austria $88M 13% of world exports
World total: $657M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $96M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $63M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $667M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8433.30
Brazil does not split HS 8433.30: its NCM code is 8433.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.33 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8433.30
What is HS code 843330?
HS code 843330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Haymaking machinery. This category includes machinery specifically designed for haymaking, a crucial process in livestock farming that involves cutting, conditioning, raking, and tedding hay. These machines are essential for preparing forage for storage and subsequent feeding. Importers are primarily agricultural businesses, large farms, and cooperatives in regions with significant animal husbandry, where a consistent supply of quality feed is paramount. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural machinery industries, often leading in innovation for efficiency and forage quality preservation. Key considerations include working width, operational efficiency, power requirements, and the ability to handle various types of forage crops without excessive loss or damage. The trade in haymaking machinery is essential for ensuring a consistent supply of feed for livestock, directly impacting food security and agricultural economies globally.
What products fall under HS code 843330?
Hay rakes, Hay tedders, Hay conditioners, Rotary rakes, Wheel rakes, Belt rakes, Mower-conditioners
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843330?
Can be confused with general mowers (843320) if the specific "haymaking" function is not emphasized, or with balers (843340) which are a subsequent, distinct step in the hay production process.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843330?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843330 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($194M, 30% of world exports), France ($94M) and Austria ($88M). World exports came to about $657M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 843330?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843330 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($96M) and France ($63M). World imports came to about $667M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 843330 structured?
HS code 843330 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (33) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843330?
In Brazil, HS code 843330 is NCM 8433.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.