HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8436.80 – Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436
HS code 8436.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436. It is used for vineyard harvesters, mushroom cultivation machinery, tree transplanters, commercial greenhouse equipment and hydroponic farming systems.
What HS 8436.80 covers
This category encompasses a diverse range of specialized machinery crucial for modern agriculture, horticulture, and forestry operations that aren't specifically covered by other subheadings within 8436. It includes equipment designed for tasks like soil preparation, planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing, as well as machinery for managing forests and nurseries. Importers and exporters typically include large agricultural equipment manufacturers, specialized forestry machinery producers, and distributors serving the farming and timber industries. Key things to know involve the increasing demand for automation and precision agriculture technologies, driving innovation in this sector. The trade often involves heavy-duty, high-value capital goods, requiring significant investment and specialized logistics. Developing nations often import such machinery to modernize their agricultural sectors, while technologically advanced countries are major exporters. The market is influenced by global food demand, environmental regulations, and technological advancements in efficiency and sustainability.
- Covers
- Vineyard harvesters
- Mushroom cultivation machinery
- Tree transplanters
- Commercial greenhouse equipment
- Hydroponic farming systems
- Logging skidders
- Orchard sprayers
- Turf harvesting machines
- Examples
- Pellenc grape harvesters
- Flory nut harvesters
- John Deere forestry skidders
- Kubota compact utility tractors (specialized attachments)
- Netafim irrigation systems (integrated machinery)
Codes often confused with 8436.80
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 8432 (agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation) or 8433 (harvesting or threshing machinery), as it covers "n.e.c." machinery, meaning items not specifically classified elsewhere but still within the broad agricultural/forestry scope.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843680, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843680 in UN Comtrade data was Finland, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 Finland $518M 14% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $476M 13% of world exports
- 3 Canada $437M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $657M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $324M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 France $192M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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 8436.80
Brazil does not split HS 8436.80: its NCM code is 8436.80.00.
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 8436.80
What is HS code 843680?
HS code 843680 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436. This category encompasses a diverse range of specialized machinery crucial for modern agriculture, horticulture, and forestry operations that aren't specifically covered by other subheadings within 8436. It includes equipment designed for tasks like soil preparation, planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing, as well as machinery for managing forests and nurseries. Importers and exporters typically include large agricultural equipment manufacturers, specialized forestry machinery producers, and distributors serving the farming and timber industries. Key things to know involve the increasing demand for automation and precision agriculture technologies, driving innovation in this sector. The trade often involves heavy-duty, high-value capital goods, requiring significant investment and specialized logistics. Developing nations often import such machinery to modernize their agricultural sectors, while technologically advanced countries are major exporters. The market is influenced by global food demand, environmental regulations, and technological advancements in efficiency and sustainability.
What products fall under HS code 843680?
Vineyard harvesters, Mushroom cultivation machinery, Tree transplanters, Commercial greenhouse equipment, Hydroponic farming systems, Logging skidders, Orchard sprayers, Turf harvesting machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843680?
This code can be confused with 8432 (agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation) or 8433 (harvesting or threshing machinery), as it covers "n.e.c." machinery, meaning items not specifically classified elsewhere but still within the broad agricultural/forestry scope.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843680?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843680 in UN Comtrade data were Finland ($518M, 14% of world exports), the Netherlands ($476M) and Canada ($437M). World exports came to about $3.8B, 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 843680?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843680 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($657M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($324M) and France ($192M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 843680 structured?
HS code 843680 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843680?
In Brazil, HS code 843680 is NCM 8436.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.