Product classification

HS code for Garden machinery: 8436.80

Machinery, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436.

Classification of garden machinery under HS 8436.80

Garden machinery that does not fall under more specific headings like lawn mowers or hand tools is classified under HS code 8436.80. This heading covers "Other agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping or bee-keeping machinery." The classification is based on the machinery's primary use in horticulture or gardening. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8436 is a residual heading for agricultural and horticultural machinery that is not specified elsewhere in the chapter. This includes equipment used for soil preparation, plant maintenance, or processing garden waste. The classification relies on GRI 1, as the machinery is designed for a specific horticultural function. It is important to distinguish these from domestic appliances (Chapter 85) or hand tools (Chapter 82), as 8436.80 typically involves larger, often motorized or mechanical equipment used in a garden or nursery setting.

Covers
  • Motorized garden shredders and chippers
  • Mechanical log splitters for garden use
  • Compost mixers and aerators (mechanical)
  • Tree stump grinders
  • Mechanical leaf collectors (not vacuum types)
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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8433.11 or 8433.19, which are specifically for mowers for lawns, parks, or sports grounds. If the machine cuts grass, it must go in 8433. Another common error is using 8467 for hand-held power tools like chainsaws or hedge trimmers. HS code 8436.80 is generally reserved for machinery that is not hand-held during operation. Additionally, vacuum-type leaf collectors are often misclassified here but should be in 8414 or 8508 depending on their design.

8433.11Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane8433.19Mowers; for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane84.33Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 843784.67Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor84.14Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters85.08Vacuum cleaners

Top exporters and importers of HS 843680 (the code used for garden machinery), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843680 (the code used for garden machinery) 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 garden machinery.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Finland $518M
  2. 2 Netherlands $476M
  3. 3 Canada $437M

World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $657M
  2. 2 Germany $324M
  3. 3 France $192M

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 garden machinery

Brazil classifies garden machinery 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 garden machinery

What is the HS code for Garden machinery?

The HS code for Garden machinery is 843680 (Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436). General horticultural machinery not specified elsewhere is classified under HS code 8436.80.

How do I classify Garden machinery for customs?

Garden machinery 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 hedge trimmers included in this code?

No, hand-held powered hedge trimmers are typically classified under HS code 8467.29 or 8467.89.

Which countries are the top exporters of garden machinery (HS 843680)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843680 (the code used for garden machinery) 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 garden machinery (HS 843680)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843680 (the code used for garden machinery) 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 Garden machinery the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843680 for Garden machinery 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 garden machinery in Brazil?

In Brazil, garden machinery (HS 843680) is classified under NCM 8436.80.00.