Product classification
HS code for Fruit grading machine: 8433.60
Machines, for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce.
Classification of fruit grading machine under HS 8433.60
Fruit grading machines are classified under HS code 8433.60 as they are mechanical appliances used for the cleaning, sorting, or grading of agricultural produce. Heading 8433 covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including machines for cleaning, sorting, or grading. This classification is based on the machine's primary function of organizing fruit based on physical parameters such as size, weight, color, or quality. These machines are essential in the post-harvest stage of agricultural production to ensure product uniformity for retail or further processing. The inclusion of these machines in Chapter 84 reflects their status as mechanical equipment, while the specific subheading 8433.60 differentiates them from machines used for grading seeds, grains, or dried leguminous vegetables. The technology used—whether it be simple mechanical sieves or advanced optical sensors—does not change the primary classification, provided the machine is dedicated to agricultural produce like fruit or eggs. This code is vital for customs to distinguish between general industrial sorting equipment and specialized agricultural machinery used in the field or in packing houses.
- Covers
- Optical fruit sorters
- Weight-based fruit grading machines
- Fruit washing and drying lines
- Size-grading conveyors for citrus
- Apple sorting tables with mechanical rollers
- Automated berry grading systems
- Electronic color sorters for fruit
- Also under 8433.60
- MAF RODA GLOBAL fruit sorters
- SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP egg graders
- TOMRA Food optical sorters
- Aweta fruit grading lines
- Greefa sorting machines
Codes often confused with 8433.60
Common mistake. Fruit grading machines are frequently misclassified under HS code 8437.10, which is specifically for machines used for the cleaning, sorting, or grading of seed, grain, or dried leguminous vegetables. While the technology is similar, the intended produce (fruit vs. grain) determines the code. They may also be confused with 8422.30 if the grading machine is integrated into a larger packaging line, though the grading function itself remains under 8433.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843360 (the code used for fruit grading machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843360 (the code used for fruit grading machine) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 843360, not only fruit grading machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $395M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $270M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $137M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $248M 17% of world imports
- 2 Chile $151M 10% of world imports
- 3 Canada $80M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 codes for fruit grading machine
Brazil splits HS 8433.60 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8433.60.10Fruit sorting machines
- 8433.60.21Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hour
- 8433.60.29Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or less
- 8433.60.90Other produce cleaning or sorting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fruit grading machine
What is the HS code for Fruit grading machine?
The HS code for Fruit grading machine is 843360 (Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce). The specific HS code for machines used for cleaning, sorting, or grading fruit is 8433.60.
How do I classify Fruit grading machine for customs?
Fruit grading machine is classified under HS code 843360 — Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include machines that also pack the fruit?
If the machine's primary function is grading, it stays in 8433.60. However, if it is a combined machine where the primary function is packing, it may fall under 8422.
Which countries are the top exporters of fruit grading machine (HS 843360)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843360 (the code used for fruit grading machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($395M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($270M) and Slovakia ($137M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 fruit grading machine (HS 843360)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843360 (the code used for fruit grading machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($248M, 17% of world imports), Chile ($151M) and Canada ($80M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Fruit grading machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843360 for Fruit grading 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 fruit grading machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843360 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for fruit grading machine depends on the product's details: 8433.60.10 (Fruit sorting machines), 8433.60.21 (Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hour), 8433.60.29 (Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or less), 8433.60.90 (Other produce cleaning or sorting machines).