Product classification
HS code for Chick brooder: 8436.21
Poultry incubators and brooders.
Classification of chick brooder under HS 8436.21
A chick brooder is classified under HS code 8436.21, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. This chapter generally covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8436 encompasses 'Other agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery, including germination plant fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment.' The subheading 21 is dedicated specifically to poultry incubators and brooders. These devices are classified here because they are specialized mechanical or thermal units designed for the specific agricultural purpose of rearing young poultry by providing controlled heat. The classification is determined by the primary function of the machine as poultry-keeping equipment rather than general-purpose heating apparatus, which would fall under Chapter 85.
- Covers
- Electric chick brooders
- Gas-heated poultry brooders
- Infrared brooder lamps specifically designed for poultry rearing
- Battery brooders for commercial hatcheries
- Automatic temperature-controlled brooding units
- Also under 8436.21
- Petersime incubators
- Pas Reform hatcheries
- Jamesway incubators
- Brinsea brooders
- GQF Manufacturing incubators
Codes often confused with 8436.21
Common mistake. Chick brooders are often misclassified under 8516.29, which covers electric space heating apparatus. However, because the brooder is specialized for poultry keeping, Note 2 to Chapter 84 dictates that agricultural machinery takes precedence. Another common error is using 8436.29, which is a 'catch-all' for other poultry-keeping machinery; however, since 8436.21 specifically mentions brooders, it must be used according to GIR 1.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843621 (the code used for chick brooder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843621 (the code used for chick brooder) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 6.9% 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 843621, not only chick brooder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $100M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $90M 26% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $57M 17% of world exports
World total: $345M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $25M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Colombia $19M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $359M 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 chick brooder
Brazil classifies chick brooder under NCM 8436.21.00: HS 8436.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chick brooder
What is the HS code for Chick brooder?
The HS code for Chick brooder is 843621 (Poultry incubators and brooders). The specific HS code for chick brooders is 8436.21, which also includes poultry incubators.
How do I classify Chick brooder for customs?
Chick brooder is classified under HS code 843621 — Poultry incubators and brooders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include spare parts for brooders?
Parts for these machines are generally classified under 8436.91, provided they are identifiable as being solely or principally for poultry-keeping machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of chick brooder (HS 843621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843621 (the code used for chick brooder) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($100M, 29% of world exports), China ($90M) and the Netherlands ($57M). World exports came to about $345M, 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 chick brooder (HS 843621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843621 (the code used for chick brooder) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($25M, 6.9% of world imports), Colombia ($19M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $359M, 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 Chick brooder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843621 for Chick brooder 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 chick brooder in Brazil?
In Brazil, chick brooder (HS 843621) is classified under NCM 8436.21.00.