Product classification
HS code for Agricultural blades: 8208.40
Tools, knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances.
Classification of agricultural blades under HS 8208.40
This HS code specifically covers knives and cutting blades designed for use in agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery and mechanical appliances. The primary classification criteria are the function (cutting) and the intended application (agriculture, horticulture, forestry). These blades are typically made from hardened steel or other durable alloys, engineered to withstand demanding conditions and provide efficient cutting for tasks such as harvesting, mowing, pruning, or tilling. The code distinguishes these specialized blades from general-purpose knives or blades for other industries, emphasizing their dedicated use within the specified sectors.
- Covers
- Mower blades for agricultural machinery
- Harvester blades
- Rotary tiller blades
- Pruning shear blades for mechanical pruners
- Forestry mulcher blades
- Hedge trimmer blades for mechanical trimmers
- Also under 8208.40
- John Deere mower blades
- Stihl chainsaw bars
- Vermeer chipper knives
- Claas harvester blades
- Kubota rotary tiller blades
Codes often confused with 8208.40
Common mistake. 820810 (Knives and cutting blades, for metal working machines): This code covers blades for industrial metalworking. The distinction is the material being cut and the machine's application. Agricultural blades (820840) are for organic materials and specific machinery. 820890 (Knives and cutting blades, for other machines or mechanical appliances): This is a residual category. If a blade is for a machine but not specifically for metal, wood, or agricultural/horticultural/forestry use, it might fall here. However, if the blade clearly fits the agricultural, horticultural, or forestry description, 820840 is more specific and correct. 8432 (Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery): While agricultural blades are components of such machinery, 8432 covers the complete machines themselves, not their individual cutting parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 820840 (the code used for agricultural blades), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 820840 (the code used for agricultural blades) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 820840, not only agricultural blades.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $190M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $88M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $87M 12% of world exports
World total: $723M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $114M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $102M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $48M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $753M 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 agricultural blades
Brazil classifies agricultural blades under NCM 8208.40.00: HS 8208.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agricultural blades
What is the HS code for Agricultural blades?
The HS code for Agricultural blades is 820840 (Tools; knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances). The Harmonized System (HS) code for agricultural blades is 820840. This code specifically designates knives and cutting blades that are designed for use in agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machines and mechanical appliances.
How do I classify Agricultural blades for customs?
Agricultural blades is classified under HS code 820840 — Tools; knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are blades for hand tools classified under 820840?
No, HS code 820840 is specifically for blades used in machines or mechanical appliances. Blades for hand-operated agricultural or horticultural tools (e.g., hand pruning shears, scythes) would typically be classified under other headings, such as 8201 for hand tools or as parts of those tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural blades (HS 820840)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 820840 (the code used for agricultural blades) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($190M, 26% of world exports), China ($88M) and the United States ($87M). World exports came to about $723M, 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 agricultural blades (HS 820840)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 820840 (the code used for agricultural blades) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($114M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($102M) and Canada ($48M). World imports came to about $753M, 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.
Is the HS code for Agricultural blades the same in all countries?
The base HS code 820840 for Agricultural blades is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agricultural blades in Brazil?
In Brazil, agricultural blades (HS 820840) is classified under NCM 8208.40.00.