Product classification
HS code for Fruit processing machine: 8438.60
Machinery, industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Classification of fruit processing machine under HS 8438.60
Industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts, or vegetables is classified under HS code 8438.60. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8438 is specifically for machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84, used for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink. Subheading 8438.60 is the specific category for equipment designed to process fruits, nuts, or vegetables. This classification is based on the machine's primary function and its industrial application. The machinery must be intended for use in a commercial or industrial setting rather than for domestic use. Classification under this code is determined by the mechanical nature of the equipment, such as its ability to peel, core, slice, grate, or pit produce. It excludes general-purpose machinery like pumps or ovens that might be used in a food factory but are not specialized for fruit or vegetable preparation. The distinction is crucial for applying the correct tariff rates and ensuring compliance with trade regulations regarding industrial food processing technology. These machines are often part of a larger production line but are classified individually based on their specific mechanical function.
- Covers
- Industrial fruit peelers and corers
- Cherry and olive pitting machines
- Commercial vegetable slicers and dicers
- Nut shelling and skinning machinery
- Industrial pulping and straining machines
- Also under 8438.60
- TOMRA sorting machines
- Urschel dicers
- Krones fruit processing lines
- GEA vegetable processing equipment
Codes often confused with 8438.60
Common mistake. Industrial fruit processing machines are often misclassified under 8422.30, which covers machinery for filling or closing bottles and containers. Another frequent error is using 8433.59 for harvesting machinery, which is used in the field rather than in a processing plant. Domestic appliances like small blenders or juicers are classified under 8509.40 and should not be confused with the industrial equipment in 8438.60. Furthermore, heating equipment for food is classified under 8419.81.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843860 (the code used for fruit processing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843860 (the code used for fruit processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 8.7% 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 843860, not only fruit processing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $214M 20% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $213M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $156M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $82M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $77M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $47M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $948M 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 fruit processing machine
Brazil classifies fruit processing machine under NCM 8438.60.00: HS 8438.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fruit processing machine
What is the HS code for Fruit processing machine?
The HS code for Fruit processing machine is 843860 (Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables). The HS code for industrial machinery used to prepare fruits, nuts, or vegetables is 8438.60.
How do I classify Fruit processing machine for customs?
Fruit processing machine is classified under HS code 843860 — Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include commercial juicers?
Yes, large-scale industrial juice extractors used in production lines are classified under 8438.60, whereas small household juicers fall under 8509.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of fruit processing machine (HS 843860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843860 (the code used for fruit processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($214M, 20% of world exports), the Netherlands ($213M) and China ($156M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 processing machine (HS 843860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843860 (the code used for fruit processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($82M, 8.7% of world imports), the United States ($77M) and Türkiye ($47M). World imports came to about $948M, 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 processing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843860 for Fruit processing 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 processing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, fruit processing machine (HS 843860) is classified under NCM 8438.60.00.