HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9604.00 – Hand sieves and hand riddles
HS code 9604.00 is the 6-digit subheading for hand sieves and hand riddles. It is used for kitchen flour sieves, tea strainers, garden soil riddles, sand sieves and fine mesh strainers.
What HS 9604.00 covers
This HS code covers hand-operated sieves and riddles, which are non-mechanical tools used for sifting, straining, or separating materials based on particle size. These versatile implements find applications across various sectors, from culinary arts (sifting flour, straining sauces) and gardening (sifting soil, compost) to construction (sifting sand, gravel) and even basic laboratory work. The trade involves both B2B transactions for industrial and commercial users, and B2C sales for household and hobby applications. Importers include kitchenware suppliers, hardware stores, garden centers, and laboratory equipment distributors. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication or plastic molding. Key considerations for these products include mesh size, material durability (e.g., stainless steel, plastic), and ergonomic design for ease of manual operation, catering to diverse user needs.
- Covers
- Kitchen flour sieves
- Tea strainers
- Garden soil riddles
- Sand sieves
- Fine mesh strainers
- Colanders with fine mesh
- Laboratory hand sieves
- Examples
- OXO Good Grips sieves
- Cuisinart strainers
- Norpro sieves
- Fiskars garden riddles
- Gilmour garden sieves
Codes often confused with 9604.00
Common mistake. These are distinct from industrial sieving or screening machines (often classified under Chapter 84) as they are purely hand-operated and non-mechanical.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960400 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 16% 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 Germany $10M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $4.0M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $3.5M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $44M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $13M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 14% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $3.7M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $80M 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 9604.00
Brazil does not split HS 9604.00: its NCM code is 9604.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9604.00
What is HS code 960400?
HS code 960400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hand sieves and hand riddles. This HS code covers hand-operated sieves and riddles, which are non-mechanical tools used for sifting, straining, or separating materials based on particle size. These versatile implements find applications across various sectors, from culinary arts (sifting flour, straining sauces) and gardening (sifting soil, compost) to construction (sifting sand, gravel) and even basic laboratory work. The trade involves both B2B transactions for industrial and commercial users, and B2C sales for household and hobby applications. Importers include kitchenware suppliers, hardware stores, garden centers, and laboratory equipment distributors. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication or plastic molding. Key considerations for these products include mesh size, material durability (e.g., stainless steel, plastic), and ergonomic design for ease of manual operation, catering to diverse user needs.
What products fall under HS code 960400?
Kitchen flour sieves, tea strainers, garden soil riddles, sand sieves, fine mesh strainers, colanders with fine mesh, laboratory hand sieves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960400?
These are distinct from industrial sieving or screening machines (often classified under Chapter 84) as they are purely hand-operated and non-mechanical.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960400 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($10M, 23% of world exports), China ($4.0M) and the United Kingdom ($3.5M). World exports came to about $44M, 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 960400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960400 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($13M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and the United Kingdom ($3.7M). World imports came to about $80M, 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 960400 structured?
HS code 960400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960400?
In Brazil, HS code 960400 is NCM 9604.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.