Product classification
HS code for Cultivator: 8432.29
Harrows, (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes.
Classification of cultivator under HS 8432.29
The classification of a cultivator under HS code 8432.29 is based on its mechanical function in agricultural or horticultural soil preparation. Heading 8432 covers a wide array of machinery designed to manipulate soil for planting or weed control. Subheading 8432.29 specifically includes harrows (other than disc harrows), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes. A cultivator is defined by its use of tines, blades, or teeth to stir the soil, typically to aerate it or to kill weeds surrounding crop plants. This code applies to both tractor-drawn implements and self-propelled machinery, provided the primary function is cultivation. It is important to distinguish these from plows (8432.10), which turn the soil over completely, and disc harrows (8432.21), which use rotating discs to break up clods. The classification remains 8432.29 regardless of whether the machine is used in large-scale farming or small-scale gardening, as long as it is a mechanical appliance. Hand-operated tools without a mechanical component, such as manual garden hoes, are excluded from this chapter and are instead found in Chapter 82. The technical specification of the tool's working element (tines vs. discs) is the primary factor in selecting 8432.29 over other subheadings in the 8432 group.
- Covers
- Field cultivators
- Row crop cultivators
- Motorized garden cultivators
- Rotary hoes and weeders
- Scarifiers for soil aeration
- Also under 8432.29
- Lely Terra power harrows
- Kongskilde Vibro Master cultivators
- Maschio Gaspardo power harrows
- Einböck Chopstar inter-row cultivators
- Rabe Werk field cultivators
Codes often confused with 8432.29
Common mistake. Cultivators are frequently confused with disc harrows, which belong under 8432.21. The distinction lies in the working part: 8432.21 is strictly for disc-based implements, while 8432.29 covers tine or blade-based implements. Additionally, motorized cultivators are sometimes misclassified as tractors (8701) if they are used for pulling, but if their primary function is soil working, 8432.29 is the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843229 (the code used for cultivator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843229 (the code used for cultivator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 8.0% 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 843229, not only cultivator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $454M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $233M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $191M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $132M 8.0% of world imports
- 2 Germany $116M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 United States $111M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 cultivator
Brazil classifies cultivator under NCM 8432.29.00: HS 8432.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cultivator
What is the HS code for Cultivator?
The HS code for Cultivator is 843229 (Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes). The HS code for cultivators (excluding disc harrows) is 8432.29.
How do I classify Cultivator for customs?
Cultivator is classified under HS code 843229 — Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include manual hand tools?
No, manual hand tools like non-mechanical hoes or rakes are classified under HS code 8201.
Which countries are the top exporters of cultivator (HS 843229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843229 (the code used for cultivator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($454M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($233M) and Italy ($191M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 cultivator (HS 843229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843229 (the code used for cultivator) in UN Comtrade data were France ($132M, 8.0% of world imports), Germany ($116M) and the United States ($111M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Cultivator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843229 for Cultivator 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 cultivator in Brazil?
In Brazil, cultivator (HS 843229) is classified under NCM 8432.29.00.