Product classification
HS code for Hay rake: 8433.30
Haymaking machinery.
Classification of hay rake under HS 8433.30
Hay rakes are classified under HS code 843330. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8433 covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including grass or hay mowers and machines for cleaning, sorting, or grading agricultural produce. Subheading 843330 is specifically designated for "Haymaking machinery." This includes various types of mechanical rakes used in modern agriculture to gather cut hay into windrows for easier baling or collection. The classification is based on the machine's primary function in the agricultural cycle. These machines are typically tractor-drawn or self-propelled and feature complex mechanical components like rotating tines, wheels, or belts. This code is distinct from those used for general soil preparation (8432) or for the actual cutting of the grass (843320). It ensures that specialized hay-handling equipment is tracked separately from other harvesting tools. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 are applied here, as the specific terms of the subheading "Haymaking machinery" provide the most precise description for mechanical rakes. This classification applies to both rotary rakes and side-delivery rakes, provided they are mechanical units intended for field use rather than manual hand tools.
- Covers
- Rotary hay rakes
- Side-delivery rakes
- Wheel rakes (star-wheel rakes)
- Hay tedders (often grouped with rakes)
- Tractor-mounted hay raking attachments
- 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. Mechanical hay rakes are often misclassified under 8201, which is reserved for manual hand tools like wooden or metal garden rakes. They may also be confused with 843320 (mowers) or 843359 (other harvesting machinery). It is crucial to distinguish between the machine that cuts the hay (mower) and the machine that rakes it (haymaking machinery).
Top exporters and importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay rake), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843330 (the code used for hay rake) 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 rake.
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 rake
Brazil classifies hay rake 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 rake
What is the HS code for Hay rake?
The HS code for Hay rake is 843330 (Haymaking machinery).
How do I classify Hay rake for customs?
Hay rake is classified under HS code 843330 — Haymaking machinery. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a mechanical hay rake?
The HS code for mechanical haymaking rakes is 843330.
Are hand-operated rakes included in this code?
No, hand-operated rakes used for gardening or small-scale farming are classified under HS code 820130.
Which countries are the top exporters of hay rake (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843330 (the code used for hay rake) 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 rake (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay rake) 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 rake the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843330 for Hay rake 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 rake in Brazil?
In Brazil, hay rake (HS 843330) is classified under NCM 8433.30.00.