HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8434.10 – Milking machines
HS code 8434.10 is the 6-digit subheading for milking machines. It is used for portable milking units, milking parlors, robotic milking systems, bucket milking machines and tandem milking systems.
What HS 8434.10 covers
This category encompasses the specialized equipment used for extracting milk from animals, primarily cows, but also goats and sheep. Milking machines are fundamental to modern dairy farming, enabling efficient, hygienic, and large-scale milk production. Importers are typically dairy farms, from small family-owned operations upgrading their equipment to large industrial dairies establishing new facilities. Exporters are manufacturers specializing in dairy technology, often from countries with advanced agricultural engineering. Key aspects of trade include the capacity and automation level of the machines (e.g., parlor systems vs. robotic milkers), their impact on animal welfare, and compliance with stringent dairy hygiene standards. The global demand for dairy products directly fuels the trade in these essential machines, driving innovation in efficiency and animal comfort.
- Covers
- Portable milking units
- Milking parlors
- Robotic milking systems
- Bucket milking machines
- Tandem milking systems
- Rotary milking platforms
- Automatic cluster removers
- Examples
- DeLaval VMS robotic milking system
- GEA DairyRobot R9500
- Lely Astronaut A5
- BouMatic Xcalibur milking parlor
- Fullwood Packo milking machines
Codes often confused with 8434.10
Common mistake. This code is specific to the complete milking machines and should not be confused with parts for these machines (843490) or other general dairy processing equipment (843420).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843410 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 $299M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $240M 29% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $128M 15% of world exports
World total: $843M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $198M 24% of world imports
- 2 France $91M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $41M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $820M 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 8434.10
Brazil does not split HS 8434.10: its NCM code is 8434.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.34 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8434.10
What is HS code 843410?
HS code 843410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Milking machines. This category encompasses the specialized equipment used for extracting milk from animals, primarily cows, but also goats and sheep. Milking machines are fundamental to modern dairy farming, enabling efficient, hygienic, and large-scale milk production. Importers are typically dairy farms, from small family-owned operations upgrading their equipment to large industrial dairies establishing new facilities. Exporters are manufacturers specializing in dairy technology, often from countries with advanced agricultural engineering. Key aspects of trade include the capacity and automation level of the machines (e.g., parlor systems vs. robotic milkers), their impact on animal welfare, and compliance with stringent dairy hygiene standards. The global demand for dairy products directly fuels the trade in these essential machines, driving innovation in efficiency and animal comfort.
What products fall under HS code 843410?
Portable milking units, Milking parlors, Robotic milking systems, Bucket milking machines, Tandem milking systems, Rotary milking platforms, Automatic cluster removers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843410?
This code is specific to the complete milking machines and should not be confused with parts for these machines (843490) or other general dairy processing equipment (843420).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843410 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($299M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($240M) and Sweden ($128M). World exports came to about $843M, 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 843410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843410 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($198M, 24% of world imports), France ($91M) and Canada ($41M). World imports came to about $820M, 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 843410 structured?
HS code 843410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (34) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843410?
In Brazil, HS code 843410 is NCM 8434.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.