HS code · 4-digit heading
HS Code 84.35 – Presses, crushers and similar machinery; used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages
What HS 84.35 covers
HS heading 8435 is precisely defined to cover presses, crushers, and similar machinery specifically used in the industrial manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices, or similar beverages. This classification focuses on the initial stages of liquid extraction from fruits or other plant materials, such as grapes, apples, or berries. It encompasses a range of equipment including various types of grape presses (e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic basket presses), fruit crushers, destemmers, and pomace pumps. The scope is narrow and purpose-built, explicitly excluding subsequent processing steps like filtration, pasteurization, or bottling, which fall under other specific headings. Accurate classification under 8435 is crucial for trade compliance, directly impacting duties, eligibility for agricultural subsidies, and adherence to specific food safety and quality regulations. Given the global nature of beverage production, from artisanal wineries to large-scale juice manufacturers, correct classification ensures smooth international trade flows. This heading aligns with Chapter 84's focus on mechanical appliances by providing a dedicated classification for specialized industrial equipment essential to a distinct segment of the food and beverage manufacturing industry, reflecting the mechanization of traditional beverage production.
- Covers
Pneumatic grape presses, hydraulic basket presses, continuous screw presses for fruit, apple crushers, fruit destemmers, fruit mills, pomace pumps, industrial juice extractors, berry presses, mechanical grape sorting tables, marc presses, cider presses, olive presses (specifically for oil, but often confused and might be related depending on the 'similar beverages' interpretation, though oil extraction usually points to 8479), fruit washing and sorting machines (integrated with pressing lines), juice clarifiers (pre-filtration), must pumps, grape reception hoppers with augers, whole cluster presses, industrial citrus juicers, pineapple presses, juice pre-heaters, fruit depitters (for juice).
- Examples
A large winery in Napa Valley, USA, imports advanced pneumatic grape presses from Italy to enhance its wine production quality and efficiency, typically shipped via ocean freight through major ports like Oakland. An Australian cider producer invests in a new continuous apple crushing and pressing line from Germany to meet growing export demand in Asia, utilizing established trade routes through Singapore. A major fruit juice manufacturer in Brazil exports industrial citrus juicing and processing lines to a new plant opening in Mexico, leveraging regional trade agreements like Mercosur and Pacific Alliance to reduce tariffs. A small artisan producer in France purchases a hydraulic basket press from Spain for organic wine production, often transported via road freight within the EU, benefiting from the single market.
Subheadings under 84.35 2
Codes often confused with 84.35
Common mistake. Traders often misclassify general-purpose food processing machinery under 8435. Common confusions include: **8422 (Packaging machinery)**: Machines for bottling, corking, or labeling wine/juice are distinct from pressing/crushing and belong to 8422. **8438 (Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c.)**: If a machine processes fruit for purposes other than juice/wine/cider (e.g., fruit purees for baby food), or performs a later stage of beverage processing (e.g., blending, mixing), it might fall under 8438. **8479 (Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere)**: General industrial presses not specifically designed for beverage production (e.g., baling presses) or other specialized machinery not fitting 8435's narrow scope. The key is the specific function of 'pressing' or 'crushing' *for beverage manufacture*.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 8435, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 8435 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.6% 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 Italy $75M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $49M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $44M 11% of world exports
World total: $392M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $29M 7.6% of world imports
- 2 Spain $23M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Italy $22M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $379M 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.
Questions about HS 84.35
What is HS code 8435?
HS code 8435 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Presses, crushers and similar machinery; used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages. HS heading 8435 is precisely defined to cover presses, crushers, and similar machinery specifically used in the industrial manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices, or similar beverages. This classification focuses on the initial stages of liquid extraction from fruits or other plant materials, such as grapes, apples, or berries. It encompasses a range of equipment including various types of grape presses (e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic basket presses), fruit crushers, destemmers, and pomace pumps. The scope is narrow and purpose-built, explicitly excluding subsequent processing steps like filtration, pasteurization, or bottling, which fall under other specific headings. Accurate classification under 8435 is crucial for trade compliance, directly impacting duties, eligibility for agricultural subsidies, and adherence to specific food safety and quality regulations. Given the global nature of beverage production, from artisanal wineries to large-scale juice manufacturers, correct classification ensures smooth international trade flows. This heading aligns with Chapter 84's focus on mechanical appliances by providing a dedicated classification for specialized industrial equipment essential to a distinct segment of the food and beverage manufacturing industry, reflecting the mechanization of traditional beverage production.
What products fall under HS code 8435?
Pneumatic grape presses, hydraulic basket presses, continuous screw presses for fruit, apple crushers, fruit destemmers, fruit mills, pomace pumps, industrial juice extractors, berry presses, mechanical grape sorting tables, marc presses, cider presses, olive presses (specifically for oil, but often confused and might be related depending on the 'similar beverages' interpretation, though oil extraction usually points to 8479), fruit washing and sorting machines (integrated with pressing lines), juice clarifiers (pre-filtration), must pumps, grape reception hoppers with augers, whole cluster presses, industrial citrus juicers, pineapple presses, juice pre-heaters, fruit depitters (for juice).
What are common misclassifications for HS code 8435?
Traders often misclassify general-purpose food processing machinery under 8435. Common confusions include: **8422 (Packaging machinery)**: Machines for bottling, corking, or labeling wine/juice are distinct from pressing/crushing and belong to 8422. **8438 (Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c.)**: If a machine processes fruit for purposes other than juice/wine/cider (e.g., fruit purees for baby food), or performs a later stage of beverage processing (e.g., blending, mixing), it might fall under 8438. **8479 (Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere)**: General industrial presses not specifically designed for beverage production (e.g., baling presses) or other specialized machinery not fitting 8435's narrow scope. The key is the specific function of 'pressing' or 'crushing' *for beverage manufacture*.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 8435?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 8435 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($75M, 19% of world exports), China ($49M) and Spain ($44M). World exports came to about $392M, 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 8435?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 8435 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($29M, 7.6% of world imports), Spain ($23M) and Italy ($22M). World imports came to about $379M, 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 8435 structured?
HS code 8435 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (35) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.