HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8433.53 – Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers

HS code 8433.53 is the 6-digit subheading for harvesting machinery, for roots or tubers. It is used for potato harvesters, sugar beet harvesters, carrot harvesters, onion harvesters and sweet potato harvesters.

What HS 8433.53 covers

This category specifically covers harvesting machinery for roots or tubers, such as potatoes, sugar beets, carrots, and onions. These specialized machines are engineered to efficiently dig, separate, and often clean these crops from the soil, minimizing damage and maximizing yield. Importers are typically large-scale vegetable and root crop farms, agricultural cooperatives, and food processing companies that rely on mechanized harvesting for efficiency and scale. Exporters are often countries with advanced agricultural engineering and significant production of these specific crops, leading to specialized manufacturing expertise. Key considerations include digging width, soil separation efficiency, damage prevention to the delicate crops, and overall capacity. The trade is crucial for the efficient and mechanized harvesting of staple root crops, directly impacting global food supply chains and the economics of vegetable production.

Covers
  • Potato harvesters
  • Sugar beet harvesters
  • Carrot harvesters
  • Onion harvesters
  • Sweet potato harvesters
  • Root crop diggers
  • Vegetable lifters
Examples
  • Grimme Varitron
  • Dewulf Kwatro
  • Ropa Tiger
  • AVR Puma
  • Holmer Terra Dos

Codes often confused with 8433.53

Common mistake. Can be confused with general harvesting machinery (843359) if the specific "roots or tubers" distinction is overlooked, or with other soil-working machinery (8432) if its primary function as a harvester is not clear.

8433.59Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 843384.32Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers

Top exporters and importers of HS code 843353, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843353 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% 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. 1 Germany $445M
  2. 2 Belgium $100M
  3. 3 Netherlands $52M

World total: $730M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $134M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$81M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $62M

World total: $697M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8433.53

Brazil does not split HS 8433.53: its NCM code is 8433.53.00.

  1. 8433.53.00 Root or tuber harvesting machinesMáquinas para colheita de raízes ou tubérculos

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 8433.53

What is HS code 843353?

HS code 843353 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers. This category specifically covers harvesting machinery for roots or tubers, such as potatoes, sugar beets, carrots, and onions. These specialized machines are engineered to efficiently dig, separate, and often clean these crops from the soil, minimizing damage and maximizing yield. Importers are typically large-scale vegetable and root crop farms, agricultural cooperatives, and food processing companies that rely on mechanized harvesting for efficiency and scale. Exporters are often countries with advanced agricultural engineering and significant production of these specific crops, leading to specialized manufacturing expertise. Key considerations include digging width, soil separation efficiency, damage prevention to the delicate crops, and overall capacity. The trade is crucial for the efficient and mechanized harvesting of staple root crops, directly impacting global food supply chains and the economics of vegetable production.

What products fall under HS code 843353?

Potato harvesters, Sugar beet harvesters, Carrot harvesters, Onion harvesters, Sweet potato harvesters, Root crop diggers, Vegetable lifters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843353?

Can be confused with general harvesting machinery (843359) if the specific "roots or tubers" distinction is overlooked, or with other soil-working machinery (8432) if its primary function as a harvester is not clear.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843353?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843353 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($445M, 61% of world exports), Belgium ($100M) and the Netherlands ($52M). World exports came to about $730M, 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 843353?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843353 in UN Comtrade data were France ($134M, 19% of world imports), Russia (about $81M) and the United Kingdom ($62M). World imports came to about $697M, 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 843353 structured?

HS code 843353 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 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843353?

In Brazil, HS code 843353 is NCM 8433.53.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.