Product classification

HS code for Agricultural mower: 8433.20

Mowers, n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting).

Classification of agricultural mower under HS 8433.20

HS code 843320 is designated for mowers not specifically covered by subheading 8433.1, which pertains to lawn mowers. This classification encompasses various types of agricultural mowers designed for cutting forage crops, hay, or other vegetation in agricultural settings. These machines are typically larger and more robust than domestic lawn mowers, often featuring cutter bars for tractor mounting or being self-propelled units intended for extensive field operations. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) in the description clarifies its application to mowers that serve a primary agricultural function, distinguishing them from equipment used for maintaining lawns or sports grounds.

Covers
  • Disc mowers for hay and forage
  • Drum mowers for heavy-duty cutting
  • Flail mowers for pasture management and residue mulching
  • Sickle bar mowers for delicate crop cutting
  • Rotary mowers designed for agricultural field use
  • Cutter bars specifically for tractor-mounted agricultural applications
Also under 8433.20
  • Krone EasyCut
  • Claas Disco
  • Fendt Slicer
  • John Deere 9R Series Mowers
  • Kuhn GMD

Codes often confused with 8433.20

Common mistake. Common misclassifications for agricultural mowers include HS 843311 (Powered lawn mowers with horizontal cutting device) and HS 843319 (Other lawn mowers), both of which are intended for domestic or amenity lawn care equipment, not large-scale agricultural field mowers. Another potential misclassification is HS 843340 (Haymaking machinery), which covers equipment like hay rakes, tedders, and balers, focusing on subsequent stages of hay production rather than the initial mowing function itself. While mowers are integral to haymaking, 843320 is specific to the cutting machinery.

Top exporters and importers of HS 843320 (the code used for agricultural mower), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843320 (the code used for agricultural mower) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 843320, not only agricultural mower.

Top exporters 2025 ยท share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $309M
  2. 2 France $131M
  3. 3 Italy $130M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade โ†—

Top importers 2025 ยท share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $229M
  2. 2 Germany $134M
  3. 3 France $100M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade โ†—

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 codes for agricultural mower

Brazil splits HS 8433.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8433.20.10Mower-conditioners with finger rotor and comb
  • 8433.20.90Other mowers, including tractor cutter bars

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about agricultural mower

What is the HS code for Agricultural mower?

The HS code for Agricultural mower is 843320 (Mowers; n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting)). The HS code for an agricultural mower, excluding lawn mowers, is 843320.

How do I classify Agricultural mower for customs?

Agricultural mower is classified under HS code 843320 โ€” Mowers; n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How does an agricultural mower differ from a lawn mower for HS classification?

Agricultural mowers (843320) are designed for large-scale field operations, often tractor-mounted or self-propelled, for cutting crops or forage. Lawn mowers (843311, 843319) are specifically for maintaining lawns, parks, or sports grounds, typically smaller and designed for finer cutting of grass.

Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural mower (HS 843320)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843320 (the code used for agricultural mower) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($309M, 24% of world exports), France ($131M) and Italy ($130M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 mower (HS 843320)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843320 (the code used for agricultural mower) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($229M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($134M) and France ($100M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 mower the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843320 for Agricultural mower 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 mower in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 843320 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for agricultural mower depends on the product's details: 8433.20.10 (Mower-conditioners with finger rotor and comb), 8433.20.90 (Other mowers, including tractor cutter bars).