HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8433.59 – Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433
HS code 8433.59 is the 6-digit subheading for harvesting machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8433. It is used for cotton pickers, grape harvesters, coffee harvesters, forage harvesters and sugarcane harvesters.
What HS 8433.59 covers
This broad category covers all other harvesting machinery not specifically classified elsewhere under heading 8433. This includes a wide array of specialized harvesters for crops like cotton, grapes, coffee, forage, sugarcane, and various fruits and vegetables. Importers are diverse, ranging from large plantations and specialized agricultural producers to smaller farms focusing on niche crops, depending on the specific machine and crop. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural machinery manufacturing capabilities and expertise in specific crop cultivation, often developing highly specialized solutions. Key aspects vary widely by machine but generally include efficiency, crop-specific design to minimize damage, and integration with modern farming practices. This code captures the vast array of specialized equipment needed for the diverse global agricultural landscape, beyond grains and root crops, highlighting the complexity and specificity of modern farming.
- Covers
- Cotton pickers
- Grape harvesters
- Coffee harvesters
- Forage harvesters
- Sugarcane harvesters
- Tomato harvesters
- Berry harvesters
- Examples
- John Deere Cotton Picker
- New Holland Braud Grape Harvester
- Case IH Austoft Sugarcane Harvester
- Oxbo Berry Harvester
- Claas Jaguar Forage Harvester
Codes often confused with 8433.59
Common mistake. This is a "basket" code, so it's often confused with more specific harvesting machinery like combine harvesters (843351) or root/tuber harvesters (843353) if the specific crop or function is not precisely matched to those codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843359, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843359 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% 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 Germany $656M 29% of world exports
- 2 United States $378M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $348M 15% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $287M 12% of world imports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$276M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $251M 10% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 codes for 8433.59 3
Brazil splits HS 8433.59 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8433.59.1 Cotton harvestersColheitadeiras de algodão Group
- 8433.59.11 Cotton harvesters, up to two rows, 80 HP or lessCom capacidade para trabalhar até dois sulcos de colheita e potência no volante inferior ou igual a 59,7 kW (80 HP)
- 8433.59.19 Other cotton harvestersOutras
- 8433.59.90 Other harvesting machineryOutros
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 8433.59
What is HS code 843359?
HS code 843359 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433. This broad category covers all other harvesting machinery not specifically classified elsewhere under heading 8433. This includes a wide array of specialized harvesters for crops like cotton, grapes, coffee, forage, sugarcane, and various fruits and vegetables. Importers are diverse, ranging from large plantations and specialized agricultural producers to smaller farms focusing on niche crops, depending on the specific machine and crop. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural machinery manufacturing capabilities and expertise in specific crop cultivation, often developing highly specialized solutions. Key aspects vary widely by machine but generally include efficiency, crop-specific design to minimize damage, and integration with modern farming practices. This code captures the vast array of specialized equipment needed for the diverse global agricultural landscape, beyond grains and root crops, highlighting the complexity and specificity of modern farming.
What products fall under HS code 843359?
Cotton pickers, Grape harvesters, Coffee harvesters, Forage harvesters, Sugarcane harvesters, Tomato harvesters, Berry harvesters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843359?
This is a "basket" code, so it's often confused with more specific harvesting machinery like combine harvesters (843351) or root/tuber harvesters (843353) if the specific crop or function is not precisely matched to those codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843359?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843359 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($656M, 29% of world exports), the United States ($378M) and China ($348M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 843359?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843359 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($287M, 12% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $276M) and Brazil ($251M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 843359 structured?
HS code 843359 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 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843359?
Brazil splits HS code 843359 into 3 NCM codes: 8433.59.11 (Cotton harvesters, up to two rows, 80 HP or less), 8433.59.19 (Other cotton harvesters), 8433.59.90 (Other harvesting machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.