Product classification
HS code for Farm equipment: 8436.80
Machinery, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436.
Classification of farm equipment under HS 8436.80
HS code 8436.80 is utilized for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery that is not specifically mentioned or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. This code serves as a residual category for specialized equipment used in farming operations. The classification depends on the primary function of the machine. If a piece of equipment does not fit into more specific headings like 8432 for soil preparation or 8433 for harvesting and threshing, it falls under 8436. This includes a wide range of automated systems for animal husbandry or general farm maintenance. The machinery in this category must be mechanical in nature, often involving moving parts or power-driven components designed to perform a specific task in a rural or agricultural setting. The classification is governed by the principle that specialized agricultural tools not otherwise specified (n.e.c.) are grouped here to ensure all farming technology is accounted for within Section XVI.
- Covers
- Automatic poultry feeders and waterers
- Bee-keeping machinery and hives
- Mechanical equipment for preparing animal fodder
- Automated livestock watering systems
- Tree-felling and forestry management machinery
- Crushers and mixers for agricultural use
- Also under 8436.80
- Pellenc grape harvesters
- Flory nut harvesters
- John Deere forestry skidders
- Kubota compact utility tractors (specialized attachments)
- Netafim irrigation systems (integrated machinery)
Codes often confused with 8436.80
Common mistake. HS codes 8432.10 to 8432.80 are frequently confused with 8436.80, but 8432 is reserved for soil preparation tools like plows and harrows. 8433.51 for combine harvesters is another common point of confusion; 8436 is only for items that do not harvest or thresh. Furthermore, 8701.91 through 8701.95 cover tractors, which are the prime movers rather than the implements themselves. Importers must distinguish between the vehicle and the attached machinery. Additionally, simple hand tools are excluded and belong in Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843680 (the code used for farm equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843680 (the code used for farm equipment) in UN Comtrade data was Finland, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 843680, not only farm equipment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Finland $518M 14% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $476M 13% of world exports
- 3 Canada $437M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $657M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $324M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 France $192M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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 farm equipment
Brazil classifies farm equipment under NCM 8436.80.00: HS 8436.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about farm equipment
What is the HS code for Farm equipment?
The HS code for Farm equipment is 843680 (Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436). The HS code for general agricultural machinery not specified elsewhere is 8436.80. Specific tools like plows or harvesters have their own distinct codes in 8432 and 8433.
How do I classify Farm equipment for customs?
Farm equipment is classified under HS code 843680 — Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include irrigation systems?
No, irrigation systems are generally classified under 8424.82, which specifically covers agricultural or horticultural mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids.
Which countries are the top exporters of farm equipment (HS 843680)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843680 (the code used for farm equipment) in UN Comtrade data were Finland ($518M, 14% of world exports), the Netherlands ($476M) and Canada ($437M). World exports came to about $3.8B, 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 farm equipment (HS 843680)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843680 (the code used for farm equipment) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($657M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($324M) and France ($192M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 Farm equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843680 for Farm equipment 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 farm equipment in Brazil?
In Brazil, farm equipment (HS 843680) is classified under NCM 8436.80.00.