Product classification
HS code for Hay baler: 8433.30
Haymaking machinery.
Classification of hay baler under HS 8433.30
A hay baler is classified under HS code 8433.30, which encompasses haymaking machinery. Heading 8433 covers machinery for harvesting or threshing agricultural produce, including machines for baling straw or fodder. The classification is determined by the mechanical function of the equipment, which is designed to collect cut hay or straw and compress it into compact bales (square or round) for easier transport and storage. While the heading 8433 includes various types of harvesters, 8433.30 is the specific designation for machinery used in the haymaking process, such as rakes and tedders, though many customs authorities also group specialized baling units here unless they are specifically identified as straw balers under 8433.40.
- Covers
- Round hay balers
- Square hay balers
- Pick-up balers for hay
- Rotary hay rakes
- Hay tedders
- Also under 8433.30
- Krone Swadro
- Claas Liner
- Kuhn Merge Maxx
- John Deere W235
- New Holland Discbine
Codes often confused with 8433.30
Common mistake. Hay balers are often confused with HS code 8433.40, which is specifically for "Straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers." In many trade jurisdictions, 8433.40 is the more precise code for the baling unit itself, while 8433.30 is used for other haymaking implements. Additionally, parts for these machines should not be classified here but under 8433.90. Importers must distinguish between the tractor (8701) and the baler attachment (8433) when they are shipped together.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay baler), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843330 (the code used for hay baler) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% 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 843330, not only hay baler.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $194M 30% of world exports
- 2 France $94M 14% of world exports
- 3 Austria $88M 13% of world exports
World total: $657M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $96M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $63M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $667M 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 hay baler
Brazil classifies hay baler under NCM 8433.30.00: HS 8433.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hay baler
What is the HS code for Hay baler?
The HS code for Hay baler is 843330 (Haymaking machinery). The HS code for haymaking machinery is 8433.30, though specific baling units are often classified under 8433.40.
How do I classify Hay baler for customs?
Hay baler is classified under HS code 843330 — Haymaking machinery. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for balers classified under 8433.30?
No, spare parts for haymaking and baling machinery are classified under the parts subheading 8433.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of hay baler (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843330 (the code used for hay baler) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($194M, 30% of world exports), France ($94M) and Austria ($88M). World exports came to about $657M, 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 hay baler (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay baler) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($96M) and France ($63M). World imports came to about $667M, 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 Hay baler the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843330 for Hay baler 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 hay baler in Brazil?
In Brazil, hay baler (HS 843330) is classified under NCM 8433.30.00.