Product classification
HS code for Animal feed machine: 8436.10
Machinery, for preparing animal feeding stuffs.
Classification of animal feed machine under HS 8436.10
The classification of an animal feed machine under HS code 843610 is governed by the functional nature of the equipment within the agricultural sector. Heading 8436 covers "Other agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery," and subheading 843610 specifically targets machinery for preparing animal feeding stuffs. To fall under this code, the machine must be primarily designed for the mechanical preparation of fodder, such as grinding, mixing, crushing, or pelletizing raw agricultural products into a form suitable for animal consumption. This classification follows GRI 1, as the terms of the heading and subheadings are specific to the machine's end-use in the feed production cycle. It is important to note that this code applies to machinery used on farms or in small-to-medium scale production; however, even large industrial pellet mills are often classified here if their primary function is the preparation of animal feed. The machinery must possess specific technical features, such as specialized rotors, dies, or mixing blades, that distinguish it from general-purpose industrial food processing equipment.
- Covers
- Pellet mills for animal feed
- Hammer mills and grain crushers
- Feed mixers and blenders
- Silage cutters and fodder choppers
- Oil-cake breakers
- Germination plant fitted with mechanical equipment
- Also under 8436.10
- CPM pellet mills
- Bühler feed processing lines
- F.lli Facchinetti mixer wagons
- Andritz feed extruders
- Van Aarsen feed mill equipment
Codes often confused with 8436.10
Common mistake. Animal feed machines are often misclassified under 843710, which covers machinery for the cleaning, sorting, or grading of seed, grain, or dried leguminous vegetables. The distinction lies in the process: 8437 is for pre-processing (cleaning), while 8436 is for preparation (changing the form for feeding). Another common error is using 843880 (machinery for the industrial preparation of food or drink), which is reserved for human food production rather than animal feed.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843610 (the code used for animal feed machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843610 (the code used for animal feed machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.6% 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 843610, not only animal feed machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $196M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $190M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $160M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $85M 6.6% of world imports
- 2 France $76M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $74M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 animal feed machine
Brazil classifies animal feed machine under NCM 8436.10.00: HS 8436.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about animal feed machine
What is the HS code for Animal feed machine?
The HS code for Animal feed machine is 843610 (Machinery; for preparing animal feeding stuffs). The standard HS code for machinery used in the preparation of animal feeding stuffs is 843610.
How do I classify Animal feed machine for customs?
Animal feed machine is classified under HS code 843610 — Machinery; for preparing animal feeding stuffs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include spare parts for feed machines?
Parts for these machines are generally classified under HS code 843691 (for poultry-keeping machinery) or 843699 (for other machinery in this heading), depending on the specific application.
Which countries are the top exporters of animal feed machine (HS 843610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843610 (the code used for animal feed machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($190M) and the Netherlands ($160M). 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 animal feed machine (HS 843610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843610 (the code used for animal feed machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($85M, 6.6% of world imports), France ($76M) and Germany ($74M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Animal feed machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843610 for Animal feed machine 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 animal feed machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, animal feed machine (HS 843610) is classified under NCM 8436.10.00.