HS Code Subheading

Combine harvester-threshers

8433.51 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 843351

This category is dedicated to combine harvester-threshers, often simply referred to as 'combines.' These are highly complex and efficient machines that perform multiple harvesting operations—reaping, threshing, and winnowing—in a single pass. They are essential for large-scale grain and seed crop production globally, significantly reducing labor and time. Importers are typically large commercial farms, agricultural cooperatives, and machinery rental companies in major agricultural regions, seeking to maximize efficiency and yield. Exporters are predominantly countries with advanced agricultural machinery manufacturing capabilities, often incorporating cutting-edge technology. Key considerations include header width, grain tank capacity, engine power, and integration with precision farming technologies like GPS and yield mapping. The trade in combines is a significant indicator of global agricultural investment and modernization, reflecting the drive for increased productivity.

Products Under This Code

Grain combines, Corn combines, Soybean combines, Rice combines, Axial-flow combines, Rotary combines, Conventional combines

Real World Examples

John Deere S700 Series, Case IH Axial-Flow, Claas Lexion, New Holland CR Series, Fendt Ideal

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with other harvesting machinery (843359) if the "combine" function (multiple operations in one machine) is not recognized, or with threshing machinery (843352) if only the threshing aspect is considered.

Products Classified Under 8433.51

Combine harvesterCombine

Related Codes

8433.11 Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane 8433.19 Mowers; for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane 8433.20 Mowers; n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting) 8433.30 Haymaking machinery 8433.40 Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers 8433.52 Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers 8433.53 Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers 8433.59 Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433 8433.60 Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce 8433.90 Harvesting machinery; parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

The USA, Germany, Brazil, and China are leading countries in both the production and consumption of combine harvesters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 843351?

HS code 843351 covers: Combine harvester-threshers. This category is dedicated to combine harvester-threshers, often simply referred to as 'combines.' These are highly complex and efficient machines that perform multiple harvesting operations—reaping, threshing, and winnowing—in a single pass. They are essential for large-scale grain and seed crop production globally, significantly reducing labor and time. Importers are typically large commercial farms, agricultural cooperatives, and machinery rental companies in major agricultural regions, seeking to maximize efficiency and yield. Exporters are predominantly countries with advanced agricultural machinery manufacturing capabilities, often incorporating cutting-edge technology. Key considerations include header width, grain tank capacity, engine power, and integration with precision farming technologies like GPS and yield mapping. The trade in combines is a significant indicator of global agricultural investment and modernization, reflecting the drive for increased productivity.

What products fall under HS code 843351?

Grain combines, Corn combines, Soybean combines, Rice combines, Axial-flow combines, Rotary combines, Conventional combines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843351?

Can be confused with other harvesting machinery (843359) if the "combine" function (multiple operations in one machine) is not recognized, or with threshing machinery (843352) if only the threshing aspect is considered.

How is HS code 843351 structured?

HS code 843351 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.