HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8433.40 – Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers
HS code 8433.40 is the 6-digit subheading for balers, straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. It is used for round balers, square balers, mini balers, variable chamber balers and fixed chamber balers.
What HS 8433.40 covers
This HS code covers balers, specifically straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. These machines are indispensable for compacting hay, straw, and other forage into manageable bales, which greatly facilitates storage, transport, and feeding livestock. Importers are typically large-scale farms, agricultural contractors, and feed producers who require efficient methods for preserving and handling bulk forage. Exporters are leading manufacturers of agricultural equipment, often from countries with advanced engineering capabilities. Key factors include bale type (round, square), bale size, density, and the machine's capacity and efficiency under various field conditions. The global trade in balers is driven by the need to preserve forage quality, reduce storage space, and facilitate distribution, playing a critical role in the economics of livestock farming and overall agricultural productivity.
- Covers
- Round balers
- Square balers
- Mini balers
- Variable chamber balers
- Fixed chamber balers
- Silage balers
- Pick-up balers
- Examples
- John Deere 500R Series
- New Holland Roll-Belt
- Krone Comprima
- Claas Quadrant
- Massey Ferguson 2200 Series
Codes often confused with 8433.40
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with haymaking machinery (843330) as it's part of the same process, but balers perform the distinct function of compacting, not just processing, the forage.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843340, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843340 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 $228M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $122M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $113M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $112M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $105M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $81M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 8433.40
Brazil does not split HS 8433.40: its NCM code is 8433.40.00.
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 8433.40
What is HS code 843340?
HS code 843340 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. This HS code covers balers, specifically straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. These machines are indispensable for compacting hay, straw, and other forage into manageable bales, which greatly facilitates storage, transport, and feeding livestock. Importers are typically large-scale farms, agricultural contractors, and feed producers who require efficient methods for preserving and handling bulk forage. Exporters are leading manufacturers of agricultural equipment, often from countries with advanced engineering capabilities. Key factors include bale type (round, square), bale size, density, and the machine's capacity and efficiency under various field conditions. The global trade in balers is driven by the need to preserve forage quality, reduce storage space, and facilitate distribution, playing a critical role in the economics of livestock farming and overall agricultural productivity.
What products fall under HS code 843340?
Round balers, Square balers, Mini balers, Variable chamber balers, Fixed chamber balers, Silage balers, Pick-up balers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843340?
Sometimes confused with haymaking machinery (843330) as it's part of the same process, but balers perform the distinct function of compacting, not just processing, the forage.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843340?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843340 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($228M, 20% of world exports), France ($122M) and the United States ($113M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 843340?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843340 in UN Comtrade data were France ($112M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($105M) and Canada ($81M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 843340 structured?
HS code 843340 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843340?
In Brazil, HS code 843340 is NCM 8433.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.