HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8437.80 – Machinery; for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery
HS code 8437.80 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery. It is used for roller mills for flour, grain flaking machines, rice hullers, pulse splitters and cereal extruders.
What HS 8437.80 covers
This category encompasses industrial-scale machinery used in the milling industry and for the extensive working of cereals and dried leguminous vegetables, distinct from farm-level equipment. This includes machines for grinding, crushing, flaking, and other processes that transform raw grains and pulses into various intermediate or finished products like flour, grits, or flakes. These sophisticated machines are central to large-scale food processing operations, playing a critical role in the production of staple foods globally. Importers are typically food processing companies, large bakeries, and industrial mills in countries with high demand for processed grain products. Exporters are often nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing sectors specializing in food processing technology. Key aspects include the capacity, efficiency, and precision of the machinery, as well as its compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The market is influenced by global dietary trends and the industrialization of food production.
- Covers
- Roller mills for flour
- Grain flaking machines
- Rice hullers
- Pulse splitters
- Cereal extruders
- Bran separators
- Semolina purifiers
- Oat dehullers
- Examples
- Bühler flour mills
- Satake rice milling machines
- F. H. Schule GmbH dehulling machines
- Ocrim milling plants
- Brabender laboratory mills (industrial scale)
Codes often confused with 8437.80
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 843710, which focuses on cleaning/sorting raw grains, and 843810, which covers bakery machinery, as 843780 is specifically for the industrial transformation of cereals/legumes into intermediate products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843780, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843780 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 China $273M 30% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $244M 27% of world exports
- 3 Italy $77M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $915M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $75M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$60M 5.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Nigeria $44M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 8437.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8437.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8437.80.10 Grain crushing or grinding millsPara trituração ou moagem de grãos
- 8437.80.90 Other cereal or dried legume milling machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.37 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8437.80
What is HS code 843780?
HS code 843780 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery. This category encompasses industrial-scale machinery used in the milling industry and for the extensive working of cereals and dried leguminous vegetables, distinct from farm-level equipment. This includes machines for grinding, crushing, flaking, and other processes that transform raw grains and pulses into various intermediate or finished products like flour, grits, or flakes. These sophisticated machines are central to large-scale food processing operations, playing a critical role in the production of staple foods globally. Importers are typically food processing companies, large bakeries, and industrial mills in countries with high demand for processed grain products. Exporters are often nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing sectors specializing in food processing technology. Key aspects include the capacity, efficiency, and precision of the machinery, as well as its compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. The market is influenced by global dietary trends and the industrialization of food production.
What products fall under HS code 843780?
Roller mills for flour, Grain flaking machines, Rice hullers, Pulse splitters, Cereal extruders, Bran separators, Semolina purifiers, Oat dehullers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843780?
This code is distinct from 843710, which focuses on cleaning/sorting raw grains, and 843810, which covers bakery machinery, as 843780 is specifically for the industrial transformation of cereals/legumes into intermediate products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843780?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843780 in UN Comtrade data were China ($273M, 30% of world exports), Türkiye ($244M) and Italy ($77M). World exports came to about $915M, 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 843780?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843780 in UN Comtrade data were India ($75M, 6.9% of world imports), Russia (about $60M) and Nigeria ($44M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 843780 structured?
HS code 843780 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (37) 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 843780?
Brazil splits HS code 843780 into 2 NCM codes: 8437.80.10 (Grain crushing or grinding mills), 8437.80.90 (Other cereal or dried legume milling machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.