Product classification
HS code for Egg incubator: 8436.21
Poultry incubators and brooders.
Classification of egg incubator under HS 8436.21
Egg incubators and brooders are classified under HS code 8436.21. This code is a sub-heading of 8436, which covers agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, or bee-keeping machinery. The classification is specific to the poultry industry and is based on the machine's primary function of facilitating the hatching and rearing of birds. These machines are designed to maintain optimal environmental conditions—such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation—to ensure the successful development of embryos within the eggs or the survival of young chicks. The technical nature of these machines, which often involve mechanical components for automatic egg turning and electronic sensors for climate control, places them firmly within Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances. The classification applies to both small-scale units used by hobbyists and large-scale industrial systems used in commercial hatcheries. Because these machines are specialized for poultry, they are distinguished from general-purpose laboratory equipment or industrial ovens.
- Covers
- Automatic poultry egg incubators
- Electric chick brooders
- Combined incubator and hatcher units
- Climate-controlled cabinets for hatching eggs
- Portable egg incubators for small farms
- Also under 8436.21
- Petersime incubators
- Pas Reform hatcheries
- Jamesway incubators
- Brinsea brooders
- GQF Manufacturing incubators
Codes often confused with 8436.21
Common mistake. Egg incubators are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8419.89, which covers laboratory or industrial heating equipment. However, because they are specialized for poultry, 8436.21 is the more specific and correct code. They may also be confused with 8436.29, which is a residual category for other poultry-keeping machinery that does not include incubators or brooders. Additionally, simple weighing scales used in hatcheries should be classified under 8423 rather than 8436.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843621 (the code used for egg incubator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843621 (the code used for egg incubator) 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 egg incubator.
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 egg incubator
Brazil classifies egg incubator 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 egg incubator
What is the HS code for Egg incubator?
The HS code for Egg incubator is 843621 (Poultry incubators and brooders). The HS code for poultry egg incubators and brooders is 8436.21.
How do I classify Egg incubator for customs?
Egg incubator is classified under HS code 843621 — Poultry incubators and brooders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include laboratory-grade incubators?
No, laboratory incubators used for scientific research or medical purposes are typically classified under HS code 8419.89, as they are not specifically designed for poultry-keeping.
Which countries are the top exporters of egg incubator (HS 843621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843621 (the code used for egg incubator) 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 egg incubator (HS 843621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843621 (the code used for egg incubator) 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 Egg incubator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843621 for Egg incubator 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 egg incubator in Brazil?
In Brazil, egg incubator (HS 843621) is classified under NCM 8436.21.00.