Product classification
HS code for Fodder machine: 8436.10
Machinery, for preparing animal feeding stuffs.
Classification of fodder machine under HS 8436.10
The classification of fodder machines under HS code 8436.10 is determined by their specific functional role in the preparation of animal feeding stuffs. Heading 8436 is a broad category within the Harmonized System that encompasses various types of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, or bee-keeping machinery that are not more specifically described in other headings of Chapter 84. Subheading 8436.10 is explicitly reserved for machinery designed to process raw agricultural materials into a form suitable for livestock consumption. This includes a diverse range of equipment such as grinders, crushers, mixers, and rollers. These machines perform essential tasks such as breaking down grains, mixing different nutritional components to create a balanced ration, or cutting silage into smaller pieces for easier digestion. Unlike harvesting machinery, which is used to gather crops from the field, fodder machines are typically used in a stationary or semi-stationary capacity on the farm or in a feed mill to transform harvested crops into finished feed. The classification is based on the machine's end-use in the animal husbandry sector and its mechanical design, which is tailored to the physical properties of animal feed ingredients.
- Covers
- Feed grinders and crushers
- Animal feed mixers
- Silage cutters and blowers
- Oil-cake breakers
- Germination plant fitted with mechanical equipment
- Also under 8436.10
- CPM pellet mills
- Bühler feed processing lines
- F.lli Facchinetti mixer wagons
- Andritz feed extruders
- Van Aarsen feed mill equipment
Codes often confused with 8436.10
Common mistake. Fodder machines are frequently confused with HS code 8433.40 (balers) or 8437.80 (machinery for the milling industry). The distinction is that 8433 is for harvesting, while 8437 is specifically for the industrial milling of grains for human consumption. 8436.10 is dedicated to the preparation of feed specifically for animals.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843610 (the code used for fodder machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843610 (the code used for fodder machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.6% 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 843610, not only fodder machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $196M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $190M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $160M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $85M 6.6% of world imports
- 2 France $76M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $74M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 fodder machine
Brazil classifies fodder machine under NCM 8436.10.00: HS 8436.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fodder machine
What is the HS code for Fodder machine?
The HS code for Fodder machine is 843610 (Machinery; for preparing animal feeding stuffs). Machinery for preparing animal feeding stuffs is classified under HS code 8436.10.
How do I classify Fodder machine for customs?
Fodder machine is classified under HS code 843610 — Machinery; for preparing animal feeding stuffs. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hydroponic fodder systems classified here?
Yes, automated or mechanical germination plants used to grow fodder for livestock are typically classified under 8436.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of fodder machine (HS 843610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843610 (the code used for fodder machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($190M) and the Netherlands ($160M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 fodder machine (HS 843610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843610 (the code used for fodder machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($85M, 6.6% of world imports), France ($76M) and Germany ($74M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Fodder machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843610 for Fodder machine 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 fodder machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, fodder machine (HS 843610) is classified under NCM 8436.10.00.