HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8433.52 – Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers
HS code 8433.52 is the 6-digit subheading for threshing machinery, other than combine harvester-threshers. It is used for stationary threshers, pedal threshers, maize shellers, rice threshers and wheat threshers.
What HS 8433.52 covers
This HS code covers threshing machinery other than combine harvester-threshers. These machines are designed to separate grain from stalks and husks, often used for crops that don't require the full 'combine' process or in smaller-scale operations. Importers include smaller farms, agricultural communities, and specialized crop producers, particularly in developing regions or for specific crops where large combines are impractical. Exporters are often manufacturers producing more specialized, simpler, or more affordable threshing solutions. Key aspects include capacity, power source (manual, engine-driven), and suitability for different grain types. The trade supports diverse agricultural practices, from traditional farming to niche crop production, offering alternatives to large-scale combines and playing a vital role in post-harvest processing in many parts of the world.
- Covers
- Stationary threshers
- Pedal threshers
- Maize shellers
- Rice threshers
- Wheat threshers
- Multi-crop threshers
- Groundnut threshers
- Examples
- Kubota Thresher
- VST Shakti Power Thresher
- Mahindra Thresher
- Small-scale village threshers
- Hand-operated maize shellers
Codes often confused with 8433.52
Common mistake. Often confused with combine harvester-threshers (843351) if the distinction of performing only threshing (not reaping/winnowing) is missed, or with general harvesting machinery (843359).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843352, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843352 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 Italy $70M 39% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $24M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $18M 10% of world exports
World total: $179M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $22M 12% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $16M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Argentina $12M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $178M 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 8433.52
Brazil does not split HS 8433.52: its NCM code is 8433.52.00.
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 8433.52
What is HS code 843352?
HS code 843352 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers. This HS code covers threshing machinery other than combine harvester-threshers. These machines are designed to separate grain from stalks and husks, often used for crops that don't require the full 'combine' process or in smaller-scale operations. Importers include smaller farms, agricultural communities, and specialized crop producers, particularly in developing regions or for specific crops where large combines are impractical. Exporters are often manufacturers producing more specialized, simpler, or more affordable threshing solutions. Key aspects include capacity, power source (manual, engine-driven), and suitability for different grain types. The trade supports diverse agricultural practices, from traditional farming to niche crop production, offering alternatives to large-scale combines and playing a vital role in post-harvest processing in many parts of the world.
What products fall under HS code 843352?
Stationary threshers, Pedal threshers, Maize shellers, Rice threshers, Wheat threshers, Multi-crop threshers, Groundnut threshers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843352?
Often confused with combine harvester-threshers (843351) if the distinction of performing only threshing (not reaping/winnowing) is missed, or with general harvesting machinery (843359).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843352?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843352 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($70M, 39% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($24M) and China ($18M). World exports came to about $179M, 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 843352?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843352 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22M, 12% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($16M) and Argentina ($12M). World imports came to about $178M, 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 843352 structured?
HS code 843352 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843352?
In Brazil, HS code 843352 is NCM 8433.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.