Product classification
HS code for Agricultural harvester: 8433.59
Harvesting machinery, n.e.c. in heading no. 8433.
Classification of agricultural harvester under HS 8433.59
Agricultural harvesters that do not fall into specific categories like combine harvesters or root harvesting units are classified under HS code 8433.59. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8433 specifically targets harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers. The sub-heading 8433.59 acts as a catch-all for "other" harvesting machinery. This classification is appropriate for specialized equipment designed to gather crops that are not grains, tubers, or roots. The mechanical nature of the machine—specifically its function to detach crops from the soil or plant and collect them—is the defining characteristic for this code. It excludes simple hand tools (which fall under Chapter 82) and focuses on self-propelled or tractor-drawn mechanical units. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine is powered by an internal combustion engine or an external power take-off (PTO) from a tractor.
- Covers
- Cotton picking machinery
- Sugar cane harvesters
- Fruit harvesting machines (e.g., tree shakers)
- Vegetable harvesters (excluding roots and tubers)
- Forage harvesters for silage production
- Also under 8433.59
- John Deere Cotton Picker
- New Holland Braud Grape Harvester
- Case IH Austoft Sugarcane Harvester
- Oxbo Berry Harvester
- Claas Jaguar Forage Harvester
Codes often confused with 8433.59
Common mistake. Agricultural harvesters are often misclassified under 8433.51, which is strictly for combine harvester-threshers used for grain. Another common error is 8433.53, which is reserved for root or tuber harvesting machines like potato or beet harvesters. Furthermore, machines used for soil preparation, such as plows or harrows, should be classified under heading 8432, not 8433. It is also important to distinguish the harvester from the tractor; a tractor used to pull a harvester is classified separately under 8701 unless the two are integrated into a single functional unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843359 (the code used for agricultural harvester), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843359 (the code used for agricultural harvester) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 843359, not only agricultural harvester.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $656M 29% of world exports
- 2 United States $378M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $348M 15% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $287M 12% of world imports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$276M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $251M 10% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for agricultural harvester
Brazil splits HS 8433.59 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8433.59.11Cotton harvesters, up to two rows, 80 HP or less
- 8433.59.19Other cotton harvesters
- 8433.59.90Other harvesting machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agricultural harvester
What is the HS code for Agricultural harvester?
The HS code for Agricultural harvester is 843359 (Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433). Specialized agricultural harvesters are classified under HS code 8433.59, while combine harvesters use 8433.51.
How do I classify Agricultural harvester for customs?
Agricultural harvester is classified under HS code 843359 — Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include lawn mowers?
No, lawn mowers are classified under different sub-headings within 8433, specifically 8433.11 or 8433.19, depending on their power source and design.
Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural harvester (HS 843359)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843359 (the code used for agricultural harvester) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($656M, 29% of world exports), the United States ($378M) and China ($348M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 harvester (HS 843359)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843359 (the code used for agricultural harvester) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($287M, 12% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $276M) and Brazil ($251M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 harvester the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843359 for Agricultural harvester 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 harvester in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843359 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for agricultural harvester depends on the product's details: 8433.59.11 (Cotton harvesters, up to two rows, 80 HP or less), 8433.59.19 (Other cotton harvesters), 8433.59.90 (Other harvesting machinery).