HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8438.30 – Machinery; industrial, for sugar manufacture
HS code 8438.30 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, industrial, for sugar manufacture. It is used for sugarcane crushers, sugar beet slicers, diffusers for sugar extraction, evaporators for sugar juice and crystallizers.
What HS 8438.30 covers
This HS code covers industrial machinery specifically designed for the manufacture of sugar, encompassing the entire process from raw material extraction to the crystallization and refining of sugar. This includes equipment for crushing sugarcane or slicing sugar beets, juice extraction, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, and centrifuging. These machines are central to large-scale sugar mills and refineries, playing a critical role in producing one of the world's most widely consumed commodities. Importers are typically sugar-producing nations looking to establish new mills or upgrade existing facilities, as well as countries seeking to process imported raw sugar. Exporters are often nations with advanced heavy engineering capabilities and expertise in sugar processing technology. Key considerations include the capacity, energy efficiency, and robustness of the machinery, given the demanding nature of sugar production, along with compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Covers
- Sugarcane crushers
- Sugar beet slicers
- Diffusers for sugar extraction
- Evaporators for sugar juice
- Crystallizers
- Centrifuges for sugar
- Filter presses for sugar
- Sugar dryers
- Examples
- BMA sugar centrifuges
- Fives Cail sugar mills
- Bosch Projects (sugar processing)
- Putsch sugar beet slicers
- Silver Weibull diffusers
Codes often confused with 8438.30
Common mistake. This code is highly specialized for sugar manufacturing, distinguishing it from general food processing machinery under 843890 or machinery for other specific food industries like confectionery (843820) or brewing (843840).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843830, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843830 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Angola, with 20% 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 India $41M 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $30M 23% of world exports
- 3 China $12M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $129M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Angola $49M 20% of world imports
- 2 Kenya $35M 14% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $34M 14% of world imports
World total: $251M 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 8438.30
Brazil does not split HS 8438.30: its NCM code is 8438.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.38 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8438.30
What is HS code 843830?
HS code 843830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; industrial, for sugar manufacture. This HS code covers industrial machinery specifically designed for the manufacture of sugar, encompassing the entire process from raw material extraction to the crystallization and refining of sugar. This includes equipment for crushing sugarcane or slicing sugar beets, juice extraction, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, and centrifuging. These machines are central to large-scale sugar mills and refineries, playing a critical role in producing one of the world's most widely consumed commodities. Importers are typically sugar-producing nations looking to establish new mills or upgrade existing facilities, as well as countries seeking to process imported raw sugar. Exporters are often nations with advanced heavy engineering capabilities and expertise in sugar processing technology. Key considerations include the capacity, energy efficiency, and robustness of the machinery, given the demanding nature of sugar production, along with compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
What products fall under HS code 843830?
Sugarcane crushers, Sugar beet slicers, Diffusers for sugar extraction, Evaporators for sugar juice, Crystallizers, Centrifuges for sugar, Filter presses for sugar, Sugar dryers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843830?
This code is highly specialized for sugar manufacturing, distinguishing it from general food processing machinery under 843890 or machinery for other specific food industries like confectionery (843820) or brewing (843840).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843830?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843830 in UN Comtrade data were India ($41M, 32% of world exports), Germany ($30M) and China ($12M). World exports came to about $129M, 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 843830?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843830 in UN Comtrade data were Angola ($49M, 20% of world imports), Kenya ($35M) and Indonesia ($34M). World imports came to about $251M, 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 843830 structured?
HS code 843830 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (38) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843830?
In Brazil, HS code 843830 is NCM 8438.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.