Product classification
HS code for Forestry equipment: 8436.80
Machinery, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436.
Classification of forestry equipment under HS 8436.80
Forestry equipment is classified under HS code 8436.80. This heading is a residual category for agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, or bee-keeping machinery that is not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. The classification logic for forestry machinery under 8436.80 applies to specialized mechanical tools designed for the maintenance of forests or the initial processing of felled trees. This includes machines that perform complex tasks like stump removal or wood chipping in a forestry context. According to the General Rules of Interpretation, specific machinery headings (like 8433 for harvesting) take precedence, but 8436 serves as the primary home for forestry-specific tools that do not fit the definition of tractors or simple hand tools. The equipment must be mechanical in nature to fall under this chapter. This classification is essential for distinguishing specialized silviculture tools from general construction or earth-moving machinery.
- Covers
- Stump grinders and tree-stump removers
- Mechanical wood chippers for forestry use
- Tree felling machinery (not mounted on tractor chassis)
- Log splitters (mechanical)
- Forestry seeders and planters
- 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. Forestry equipment is frequently misclassified under 8427 (forklift trucks and other works trucks fitted with lifting equipment) or 8428 (other lifting/handling machinery) when the equipment is used for moving logs. Additionally, chainsaws are often incorrectly placed here, but they belong in 8467.81. If the machinery is mounted on a tractor chassis, it may be classified under 8701 as a tractor or under 8430 if it functions as a bulldozer or grader.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843680 (the code used for forestry equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843680 (the code used for forestry 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 forestry 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 forestry equipment
Brazil classifies forestry 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 forestry equipment
What is the HS code for Forestry equipment?
The HS code for Forestry equipment is 843680 (Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436). The general HS code for specialized forestry machinery not covered elsewhere is 8436.80.
How do I classify Forestry equipment for customs?
Forestry 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.
Are log loaders classified under 8436.80?
No, log loaders are typically classified as lifting and handling machinery under heading 8427 or 8428.
Which countries are the top exporters of forestry equipment (HS 843680)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843680 (the code used for forestry 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 forestry equipment (HS 843680)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843680 (the code used for forestry 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 Forestry equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843680 for Forestry 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 forestry equipment in Brazil?
In Brazil, forestry equipment (HS 843680) is classified under NCM 8436.80.00.