Product classification
HS code for Crop dryer: 8419.34
Dryers, for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes.
Classification of crop dryer under HS 8419.34
The classification of a crop dryer under HS code 8419.34 is determined by its functional design and intended industrial application. This code falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8419 encompasses machinery and plant equipment designed for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature, such as drying. Subheading 8419.34 is reserved for dryers used specifically for agricultural products. To qualify for this code, the machinery must be designed for non-domestic use, typically featuring high-capacity throughput for processing grains, hay, seeds, or fruits. The classification is driven by the fact that these machines utilize heat exchange or airflow to reduce moisture content in biological materials to prevent spoilage during storage. Unlike household appliances, these units are often integrated into larger silos or processing lines and are built to withstand continuous industrial operation.
- Covers
- Continuous flow grain dryers
- Batch-type agricultural dryers
- Hay and forage drying systems
- Industrial fruit and vegetable dehydrators for farm use
- Seed drying cabinets for agricultural research
- Tobacco curing and drying machinery
- Also under 8419.34
- GSI (grain dryers)
- Bühler (grain processing)
- PETKUS (seed dryers)
- Cimbria (grain & seed processing)
- Brock (grain storage & drying)
Codes often confused with 8419.34
Common mistake. Crop dryers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8419.39, which is a residual category for "other" dryers not specifically mentioned elsewhere. However, because 8419.34 specifically names agricultural products, it takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 8436.80, which covers other agricultural machinery; while crop dryers are used in agriculture, the specific thermal treatment function of heading 8419 is more specific and thus required by GIR 3(a). Additionally, domestic-use food dehydrators must be classified under 8516.79 as electro-thermic domestic appliances, not under the industrial heading 8419.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841934 (the code used for crop dryer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841934 (the code used for crop dryer) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 8.4% 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 841934, not only crop dryer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $79M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $52M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $43M 13% of world exports
World total: $340M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $27M 8.4% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $21M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 Latvia $16M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $316M 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 crop dryer
Brazil classifies crop dryer under NCM 8419.34.00: HS 8419.34 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crop dryer
What is the HS code for Crop dryer?
The HS code for Crop dryer is 841934 (Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes). The HS code for a crop dryer intended for agricultural or industrial use is 8419.34.
How do I classify Crop dryer for customs?
Crop dryer is classified under HS code 841934 — Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dryers for wood or paper?
No, dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper, or paperboard are specifically classified under HS code 8419.33, as they involve different mechanical requirements and material handling than agricultural products.
Which countries are the top exporters of crop dryer (HS 841934)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841934 (the code used for crop dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($79M, 23% of world exports), China ($52M) and Germany ($43M). World exports came to about $340M, 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 crop dryer (HS 841934)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841934 (the code used for crop dryer) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($27M, 8.4% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($21M) and Latvia ($16M). World imports came to about $316M, 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 Crop dryer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841934 for Crop dryer 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 crop dryer in Brazil?
In Brazil, crop dryer (HS 841934) is classified under NCM 8419.34.00.