Product classification
HS code for Baler needles: 8433.90
Harvesting machinery, parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers.
Classification of baler needles under HS 8433.90
Baler needles are classified under HS code 8433.90, which covers parts for harvesting or threshing machinery. These needles are specialized mechanical components designed to carry twine or wire through a bale of hay, straw, or fodder to the knotting mechanism. According to Section XVI, Note 2(b), parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine are classified with those machines. Since these needles are integral to the function of a baler (heading 8433), they are classified in the parts subheading 8433.90. They are not considered general-purpose tools or hardware because their geometry, mounting points, and material strength are specifically engineered for the timing and tension requirements of agricultural baling equipment.
- Covers
- Steel hay baler needles
- Twine needles for square balers
- Knotter needles for fodder balers
- Replacement needles for agricultural harvesting equipment
- Aluminum alloy baler needles
- Also under 8433.90
- John Deere combine parts
- CLAAS baler components
- AGCO mower blades
- CNH Industrial harvester parts
- Krone forage harvester knives
Codes often confused with 8433.90
Common mistake. Baler needles are sometimes misclassified under HS code 7319.90, which covers sewing needles and similar articles of iron or steel. However, 7319 is intended for hand-use needles or simple tools, not mechanical machine parts. Another error is attempting to classify them under 8433.40, which is the code for the complete straw or fodder baler machine. Parts must be separated into 8433.90 unless they are specifically excluded by section notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843390 (the code used for baler needles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843390 (the code used for baler needles) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 843390, not only baler needles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.0B 14% of world exports
- 2 China $1.0B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $958M 13% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 16% of world imports
- 2 France $773M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $770M 10% of world imports
World total: $7.4B 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 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 baler needles
Brazil splits HS 8433.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8433.90.10Parts of lawn mowers
- 8433.90.90Other parts of harvesting and threshing machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baler needles
What is the HS code for Baler needles?
The HS code for Baler needles is 843390 (Harvesting machinery; parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers). The correct HS code for baler needles as parts of agricultural machinery is 8433.90.
How do I classify Baler needles for customs?
Baler needles is classified under HS code 843390 — Harvesting machinery; parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are baler needles considered hand tools?
No, they are machine parts. Hand tools are generally found in Chapter 82, whereas these are components of power-operated harvesting machinery in Chapter 84.
Which countries are the top exporters of baler needles (HS 843390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843390 (the code used for baler needles) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.0B, 14% of world exports), China ($1.0B) and the United States ($958M). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 baler needles (HS 843390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843390 (the code used for baler needles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 16% of world imports), France ($773M) and Germany ($770M). World imports came to about $7.4B, 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 Baler needles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843390 for Baler needles 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 baler needles in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for baler needles depends on the product's details: 8433.90.10 (Parts of lawn mowers), 8433.90.90 (Other parts of harvesting and threshing machinery).