HS Code for Feed mixer

Feed mixers are classified under HS code 843610 because they are specialized machines designed for the preparation of animal feeding stuffs. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8436 covers "other agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery." The logic for this classification is based on the end-use of the machine within the agricultural sector. Whether the mixer is a stationary unit or a mobile trailer-mounted version, if its primary function is to blend various ingredients (such as grain, hay, and supplements) into a consistent ration for livestock, it belongs under 843610. This code excludes general-purpose industrial mixers used in food processing for human consumption, focusing strictly on the agricultural application of preparing fodder or animal nutrients.

Products Included

• Vertical TMR (Total Mixed Ration) mixers
• Horizontal silage mixers
• Grinder-mixers for livestock feed
• Automated poultry feed blending machines
• Stationary fodder mixing plants

Common Misclassification

Feed mixers are frequently misclassified under 847982, which is the general code for mixing, kneading, or crushing machinery. However, because 843610 is more specific to the agricultural industry, it takes precedence according to GRI 3(a). Another common error is using 8433, which covers harvesting or threshing machinery; while feed mixers are used on farms, they do not perform harvesting functions. Additionally, mixers for human food are classified under 8438, not 8436.

FAQ

What is the HS code for feed mixer?

The HS code for machinery used for preparing animal feeding stuffs, including feed mixers, is 843610.

Does this code include mixers for human food?

No, mixers intended for the industrial preparation of human food are classified under HS code 8438.