HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8436.21 – Poultry incubators and brooders
HS code 8436.21 is the 6-digit subheading for poultry incubators and brooders. It is used for commercial egg incubators, hatchery incubators, chick brooders (electric), gas brooders and setter incubators.
What HS 8436.21 covers
This HS code specifically covers equipment essential for the early stages of poultry farming: incubators for hatching eggs and brooders for raising young chicks. These machines provide controlled environments for optimal development, crucial for commercial poultry production. Importers are typically poultry farms, hatcheries, and agricultural research institutions aiming to increase their flock size or improve hatching rates. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of poultry equipment, frequently from countries with advanced agricultural technology. The trade in incubators and brooders is driven by the global demand for poultry meat and eggs, and the need for efficient, hygienic, and high-volume chick production. Key considerations include temperature and humidity control precision, automation features, and energy efficiency, all of which directly impact the viability and health of the poultry.
- Covers
- Commercial egg incubators
- Hatchery incubators
- Chick brooders (electric)
- Gas brooders
- Setter incubators
- Hatcher incubators
- Infrared brooders
- Forced-air incubators
- Examples
- Petersime incubators
- Pas Reform hatcheries
- Jamesway incubators
- Brinsea brooders
- GQF Manufacturing incubators
Codes often confused with 8436.21
Common mistake. This code is highly specific to poultry incubators and brooders. It should not be confused with other general poultry-keeping machinery (843629) or general heating/cooling equipment (Chapter 84, e.g., 8419) if not specifically designed for poultry incubation/brooding.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843621, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843621 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 6.9% 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 Belgium $100M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $90M 26% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $57M 17% of world exports
World total: $345M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $25M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Colombia $19M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $359M 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 8436.21
Brazil does not split HS 8436.21: its NCM code is 8436.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.36 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8436.21
What is HS code 843621?
HS code 843621 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Poultry incubators and brooders. This HS code specifically covers equipment essential for the early stages of poultry farming: incubators for hatching eggs and brooders for raising young chicks. These machines provide controlled environments for optimal development, crucial for commercial poultry production. Importers are typically poultry farms, hatcheries, and agricultural research institutions aiming to increase their flock size or improve hatching rates. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers of poultry equipment, frequently from countries with advanced agricultural technology. The trade in incubators and brooders is driven by the global demand for poultry meat and eggs, and the need for efficient, hygienic, and high-volume chick production. Key considerations include temperature and humidity control precision, automation features, and energy efficiency, all of which directly impact the viability and health of the poultry.
What products fall under HS code 843621?
Commercial egg incubators, Hatchery incubators, Chick brooders (electric), Gas brooders, Setter incubators, Hatcher incubators, Infrared brooders, Forced-air incubators
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843621?
This code is highly specific to poultry incubators and brooders. It should not be confused with other general poultry-keeping machinery (843629) or general heating/cooling equipment (Chapter 84, e.g., 8419) if not specifically designed for poultry incubation/brooding.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843621?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843621 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($100M, 29% of world exports), China ($90M) and the Netherlands ($57M). World exports came to about $345M, 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 843621?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843621 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($25M, 6.9% of world imports), Colombia ($19M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $359M, 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 843621 structured?
HS code 843621 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (36) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843621?
In Brazil, HS code 843621 is NCM 8436.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.