HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8434.90 – Milking machines and dairy machinery; parts thereof
HS code 8434.90 is the 6-digit subheading for milking machines and dairy machinery, parts thereof. It is used for milking clusters, pulsators, milk filters, gaskets for dairy pipes and homogenizer valves.
What HS 8434.90 covers
This code specifically covers the components and spare parts essential for the maintenance and repair of both milking machines (843410) and other dairy processing machinery (843420). It's a vital category for ensuring the continuous operation of dairy farms and processing plants worldwide. Importers include dairy equipment distributors, repair service providers, and large dairy operations that maintain their own equipment. Exporters are typically the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts suppliers. The trade in these parts is driven by the need for reliability, hygiene, and efficiency in dairy production. Availability of genuine or high-quality aftermarket parts is crucial to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with food safety standards, making this a significant segment of the agricultural and food processing machinery market.
- Covers
- Milking clusters
- Pulsators
- Milk filters
- Gaskets for dairy pipes
- Homogenizer valves
- Separator bowls
- Cheese vat agitators
- Pasteurizer plates
- Examples
- DeLaval milking machine parts
- GEA dairy equipment spares
- Alfa Laval gaskets
- Lely robotic milker components
- BouMatic pulsator diaphragms
Codes often confused with 8434.90
Common mistake. This code is exclusively for parts and should not be confused with the complete machines themselves (843410 for milking machines, 843420 for dairy processing machinery). General machinery parts (e.g., 8487) would be incorrect if the part is specifically designed for dairy machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843490 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.6% 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 $173M 15% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $136M 12% of world exports
- 3 Poland $128M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $105M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 France $99M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $87M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 8434.90
Brazil does not split HS 8434.90: its NCM code is 8434.90.00.
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 8434.90
What is HS code 843490?
HS code 843490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Milking machines and dairy machinery; parts thereof. This code specifically covers the components and spare parts essential for the maintenance and repair of both milking machines (843410) and other dairy processing machinery (843420). It's a vital category for ensuring the continuous operation of dairy farms and processing plants worldwide. Importers include dairy equipment distributors, repair service providers, and large dairy operations that maintain their own equipment. Exporters are typically the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or specialized parts suppliers. The trade in these parts is driven by the need for reliability, hygiene, and efficiency in dairy production. Availability of genuine or high-quality aftermarket parts is crucial to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with food safety standards, making this a significant segment of the agricultural and food processing machinery market.
What products fall under HS code 843490?
Milking clusters, Pulsators, Milk filters, Gaskets for dairy pipes, Homogenizer valves, Separator bowls, Cheese vat agitators, Pasteurizer plates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843490?
This code is exclusively for parts and should not be confused with the complete machines themselves (843410 for milking machines, 843420 for dairy processing machinery). General machinery parts (e.g., 8487) would be incorrect if the part is specifically designed for dairy machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843490 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($173M, 15% of world exports), Sweden ($136M) and Poland ($128M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 843490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843490 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($105M, 8.6% of world imports), France ($99M) and Sweden ($87M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 843490 structured?
HS code 843490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843490?
In Brazil, HS code 843490 is NCM 8434.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.