Product classification
HS code for Farm trailers: 8716.20
Trailers and semi-trailers, self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes.
Classification of farm trailers under HS 8716.20
HS code 8716.20 is a specific classification for agricultural trailers that possess self-loading or self-unloading capabilities. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8716 is dedicated to trailers and semi-trailers for all types of vehicles. The 8716.20 subheading is unique because it combines the intended use (agriculture) with a specific mechanical feature (self-loading or self-unloading). This typically includes trailers equipped with hydraulic tipping mechanisms, floor conveyors, or auger systems designed to discharge grain, silage, or manure without external assistance. To qualify for this code, the trailer must be primarily designed for use in the agricultural sector. General-purpose trailers that lack these specific loading or unloading features are classified under different subheadings of 8716, depending on their weight and configuration.
- Covers
- Self-unloading grain trailers
- Manure spreaders (trailer type)
- Self-loading forage wagons
- Agricultural tipping trailers
- Also under 8716.20
- Krone Forage Wagons
- John Deere Grain Carts
- Kverneland Bale Trailers
- Amazone Manure Spreaders
- Claas Forage Wagons
Codes often confused with 8716.20
Common mistake. Agricultural trailers are often misclassified under 8716.39, which is the general category for other trailers for the transport of goods. The distinction lies in the self-loading or self-unloading mechanism; if the trailer is a simple flatbed used on a farm, it belongs in 8716.39. Furthermore, if the trailer has permanently mounted machinery for soil preparation, it might be confused with heading 8432, which covers agricultural machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871620 (the code used for farm trailers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871620 (the code used for farm trailers) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 871620, not only farm trailers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $201M 21% of world exports
- 2 Poland $133M 14% of world exports
- 3 Austria $83M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $947M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $134M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $88M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $68M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $901M 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 trailers
Brazil classifies farm trailers under NCM 8716.20.00: HS 8716.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about farm trailers
What is the HS code for Farm trailers?
The HS code for Farm trailers is 871620 (Trailers and semi-trailers; self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes). The HS code for self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes is 8716.20.
How do I classify Farm trailers for customs?
Farm trailers is classified under HS code 871620 — Trailers and semi-trailers; self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are standard flatbed farm trailers included here?
No, standard trailers without self-loading or self-unloading mechanisms are generally classified under HS code 8716.39 or 8716.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of farm trailers (HS 871620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871620 (the code used for farm trailers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($201M, 21% of world exports), Poland ($133M) and Austria ($83M). World exports came to about $947M, 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 trailers (HS 871620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871620 (the code used for farm trailers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($134M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($88M) and Poland ($68M). World imports came to about $901M, 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 trailers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871620 for Farm trailers 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 trailers in Brazil?
In Brazil, farm trailers (HS 871620) is classified under NCM 8716.20.00.