HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8438.90 – Machinery; parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink
HS code 8438.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. It is used for replacement blades for slicers, gears for mixers, conveyor belts, mixing paddles and nozzles for depositors.
What HS 8438.90 covers
This HS code is dedicated to parts of the industrial machinery used in the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, as classified under heading 8438. It encompasses a vast array of components, from precision-engineered blades and gears to specialized conveyor belts, sensors, and control panels, all designed to maintain, repair, or upgrade complex food processing lines. The trade in these parts is essential for ensuring the continuous operation, efficiency, and longevity of food and beverage production facilities worldwide. Importers are typically food manufacturers and processing plants that rely on a steady supply of spare parts to minimize downtime and ensure product quality and safety. Exporters are often the same countries that produce the original machinery, such as Germany, Italy, and the United States, leveraging their expertise in manufacturing and supply chain logistics for specialized components.
- Covers
- Replacement blades for slicers
- Gears for mixers
- Conveyor belts
- Mixing paddles
- Nozzles for depositors
- Sensors
- Control panels
- Motor assemblies
- Seals
- Examples
- Marel spare parts
- Urschel replacement blades
- Handtmann pump components
- GEA service parts
Codes often confused with 8438.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with general machinery parts in Chapter 84 (e.g., 847990 for parts of general-purpose machinery) if not clearly identifiable as specific to food/drink processing machinery. The key is the explicit design for machines of heading 8438.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843890, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843890 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 Netherlands $959M 19% of world exports
- 2 Italy $691M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $599M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $659M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $361M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $266M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.9B 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 8438.90
Brazil does not split HS 8438.90: its NCM code is 8438.90.00.
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 8438.90
What is HS code 843890?
HS code 843890 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. This HS code is dedicated to parts of the industrial machinery used in the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, as classified under heading 8438. It encompasses a vast array of components, from precision-engineered blades and gears to specialized conveyor belts, sensors, and control panels, all designed to maintain, repair, or upgrade complex food processing lines. The trade in these parts is essential for ensuring the continuous operation, efficiency, and longevity of food and beverage production facilities worldwide. Importers are typically food manufacturers and processing plants that rely on a steady supply of spare parts to minimize downtime and ensure product quality and safety. Exporters are often the same countries that produce the original machinery, such as Germany, Italy, and the United States, leveraging their expertise in manufacturing and supply chain logistics for specialized components.
What products fall under HS code 843890?
Replacement blades for slicers, gears for mixers, conveyor belts, mixing paddles, nozzles for depositors, sensors, control panels, motor assemblies, seals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843890?
This code can be confused with general machinery parts in Chapter 84 (e.g., 847990 for parts of general-purpose machinery) if not clearly identifiable as specific to food/drink processing machinery. The key is the explicit design for machines of heading 8438.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843890?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843890 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($959M, 19% of world exports), Italy ($691M) and Germany ($599M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 843890?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843890 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($659M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($361M) and the Netherlands ($266M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 843890 structured?
HS code 843890 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843890?
In Brazil, HS code 843890 is NCM 8438.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.