Product classification
HS code for Hay tedder: 8433.30
Haymaking machinery.
Classification of hay tedder under HS 8433.30
The classification of a hay tedder under HS code 8433.30 is determined by its specific mechanical function within the agricultural sector. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 84 encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Within this chapter, heading 8433 is dedicated to harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw or fodder balers, grass or hay mowers, and machines for cleaning or grading agricultural produce. Subheading 8433.30 specifically identifies "Other haymaking machinery." A hay tedder is a specialized piece of equipment used after mowing but before baling. Its primary role is to spread and turn the cut hay, which facilitates faster drying by increasing the surface area exposed to air and sunlight. This process is vital for preventing the growth of mold and ensuring the nutritional quality of the fodder. The machinery typically utilizes rotating tines or arms, which may be powered by a tractor's power take-off (PTO) system. Because the tedder does not cut the grass (which would place it under 8433.20) and does not gather it into rows (which is the function of a rake, though rakes are also often in 8433.30), it is firmly situated within this haymaking machinery category. The classification remains consistent whether the unit is self-propelled, trailed, or mounted on a tractor, provided its primary function is the aeration and turning of hay.
- Covers
- Rotary hay tedders
- Belt-type tedders
- Trailed agricultural tedders
- Tractor-mounted hay turners
- Combined tedder-rakes (when the tedding function is primary)
- 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 tedders are frequently confused with hay mowers (HS code 8433.20) or hay rakes (also under 8433.30). While they all belong to the same heading, mowers are distinguished by their cutting blades. Another common error is classifying them under 8432, which covers machinery for soil preparation like harrows or plows; however, tedders do not interact with the soil, only the harvested crop.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay tedder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843330 (the code used for hay tedder) 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 tedder.
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 tedder
Brazil classifies hay tedder 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 tedder
What is the HS code for Hay tedder?
The HS code for Hay tedder is 843330 (Haymaking machinery). The HS code for a hay tedder is 8433.30, which covers haymaking machinery excluding mowers.
How do I classify Hay tedder for customs?
Hay tedder is classified under HS code 843330 — Haymaking machinery. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are replacement tines for tedders classified under the same code?
No, individual parts and components for haymaking machinery are classified under HS code 8433.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of hay tedder (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843330 (the code used for hay tedder) 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 tedder (HS 843330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843330 (the code used for hay tedder) 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 tedder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843330 for Hay tedder 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 tedder in Brazil?
In Brazil, hay tedder (HS 843330) is classified under NCM 8433.30.00.