HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8433.60 – Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce
HS code 8433.60 is the 6-digit subheading for machines, for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce. It is used for egg grading machines, fruit sorting lines, vegetable washing machines, optical sorters for berries and potato sizing equipment.
What HS 8433.60 covers
This code encompasses specialized machinery crucial for post-harvest processing, ensuring agricultural products meet market standards. It's vital for producers of fresh produce, eggs, and other raw agricultural goods, enabling them to enhance quality, extend shelf life, and prepare items for retail or further processing. Importers are typically large-scale farms, food processing plants, and distribution centers in countries with significant agricultural output or those looking to modernize their food supply chains. Exporters are often industrial machinery manufacturers from technologically advanced nations. Key considerations include machine capacity, gentle handling mechanisms to prevent damage, and compliance with food safety regulations. The global demand for high-quality, consistently graded produce drives trade in these sophisticated machines, impacting food security and market competitiveness.
- Covers
- Egg grading machines
- Fruit sorting lines
- Vegetable washing machines
- Optical sorters for berries
- Potato sizing equipment
- Tomato grading systems
- Apple polishing machines
- Citrus fruit cleaners
- Examples
- MAF RODA GLOBAL fruit sorters
- SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP egg graders
- TOMRA Food optical sorters
- Aweta fruit grading lines
- Greefa sorting machines
Codes often confused with 8433.60
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 843359 (other harvesting machinery) if the sorting/grading is perceived as part of harvesting, but 843360 specifically covers post-harvest cleaning and preparation. It also differs from 843860 (machinery for confectionery, cocoa, sugar) which processes food into finished products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843360, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843360 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 Netherlands $395M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $270M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $137M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $248M 17% of world imports
- 2 Chile $151M 10% of world imports
- 3 Canada $80M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 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 codes for 8433.60 4
Brazil splits HS 8433.60 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8433.60.10 Fruit sorting machinesSelecionadores de fruta
- 8433.60.2 For cleaning or sorting eggsPara limpar ou selecionar ovos Group
- 8433.60.21 Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hourCom capacidade superior a 250.000 ovos por hora
- 8433.60.29 Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or lessOutras
- 8433.60.90 Other produce cleaning or sorting machinesOutras
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 8433.60
What is HS code 843360?
HS code 843360 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce. This code encompasses specialized machinery crucial for post-harvest processing, ensuring agricultural products meet market standards. It's vital for producers of fresh produce, eggs, and other raw agricultural goods, enabling them to enhance quality, extend shelf life, and prepare items for retail or further processing. Importers are typically large-scale farms, food processing plants, and distribution centers in countries with significant agricultural output or those looking to modernize their food supply chains. Exporters are often industrial machinery manufacturers from technologically advanced nations. Key considerations include machine capacity, gentle handling mechanisms to prevent damage, and compliance with food safety regulations. The global demand for high-quality, consistently graded produce drives trade in these sophisticated machines, impacting food security and market competitiveness.
What products fall under HS code 843360?
Egg grading machines, Fruit sorting lines, Vegetable washing machines, Optical sorters for berries, Potato sizing equipment, Tomato grading systems, Apple polishing machines, Citrus fruit cleaners
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843360?
This code might be confused with 843359 (other harvesting machinery) if the sorting/grading is perceived as part of harvesting, but 843360 specifically covers post-harvest cleaning and preparation. It also differs from 843860 (machinery for confectionery, cocoa, sugar) which processes food into finished products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843360?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843360 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($395M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($270M) and Slovakia ($137M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 843360?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843360 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($248M, 17% of world imports), Chile ($151M) and Canada ($80M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 843360 structured?
HS code 843360 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843360?
Brazil splits HS code 843360 into 4 NCM codes: 8433.60.10 (Fruit sorting machines), 8433.60.21 (Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hour), 8433.60.29 (Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or less), 8433.60.90 (Other produce cleaning or sorting machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.