Product classification
HS code for Agricultural dryer: 8419.34
Dryers, for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes.
Classification of agricultural dryer under HS 8419.34
This HS code specifically covers dryers designed for agricultural products, explicitly excluding those intended for domestic use. The classification hinges on two key criteria: the function (drying) and the specific application (agricultural products). These dryers are typically industrial or commercial-scale machines used to reduce the moisture content of various agricultural commodities such as grains, fruits, vegetables, or forage. The "not used for domestic purposes" clause is crucial, differentiating large-scale agricultural equipment from household appliances. These machines often employ various drying methods, including hot air, solar, or vacuum, to preserve products, extend shelf life, and prepare them for further processing or storage.
- Covers
- Grain dryers (e.g., continuous flow, batch dryers)
- Hay and forage dryers
- Fruit and vegetable dehydrators (industrial scale)
- Seed dryers
- Coffee bean dryers
- Tobacco dryers
- Also under 8419.34
- GSI (grain dryers)
- Bühler (grain processing)
- PETKUS (seed dryers)
- Cimbria (grain & seed processing)
- Brock (grain storage & drying)
Codes often confused with 8419.34
Common mistake. 841935 (Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard): This code covers dryers for specific industrial materials. While both are dryers, the product being dried is the distinguishing factor. Agricultural dryers (841934) are exclusively for agricultural produce. 841939 (Dryers; for other materials): This is a residual category for dryers not specifically covered elsewhere. If a dryer is for agricultural products and not domestic, 841934 is the precise classification. Misclassification might occur if the "agricultural products" aspect is overlooked. 841989 (Other machinery, plant or laboratory equipment; for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature): This is a broader category. While an agricultural dryer involves temperature change, 841934 is a more specific and accurate classification for its dedicated function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841934 (the code used for agricultural dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841934 (the code used for agricultural dryer) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 8.4% 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 841934, not only agricultural dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $79M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $52M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $43M 13% of world exports
World total: $340M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $27M 8.4% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $21M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 Latvia $16M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $316M 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 dryer
Brazil classifies agricultural dryer under NCM 8419.34.00: HS 8419.34 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agricultural dryer
What is the HS code for Agricultural dryer?
The HS code for Agricultural dryer is 841934 (Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes). The Harmonized System (HS) code for an agricultural dryer is 841934. This code specifically applies to drying machinery designed for agricultural products, provided they are not intended for domestic household use.
How do I classify Agricultural dryer for customs?
Agricultural dryer is classified under HS code 841934 — Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes an agricultural dryer from a domestic dryer?
The primary distinction is scale and intended use. Agricultural dryers (841934) are typically large-capacity, robust machines designed for commercial or industrial farming operations to process significant volumes of produce. Domestic dryers, such as household food dehydrators, are smaller, lower capacity, and designed for personal home use.
Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural dryer (HS 841934)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841934 (the code used for agricultural dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($79M, 23% of world exports), China ($52M) and Germany ($43M). World exports came to about $340M, 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 dryer (HS 841934)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841934 (the code used for agricultural dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($27M, 8.4% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($21M) and Latvia ($16M). World imports came to about $316M, 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 dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841934 for Agricultural dryer 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 dryer in Brazil?
In Brazil, agricultural dryer (HS 841934) is classified under NCM 8419.34.00.