Product classification
HS code for Milking machine: 8434.10
Milking machines.
Classification of milking machine under HS 8434.10
Milking machines are classified under HS code 8434.10. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8434 specifically covers milking machines and dairy machinery. A milking machine is a complex mechanical apparatus used to automate the extraction of milk from dairy animals such as cows, goats, or sheep. The classification includes the entire system required for the milking process, which typically comprises a vacuum pump, a pulsator, teat cups, and a milk receiver or pail. According to the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), even if the machine is presented in a disassembled or knocked-down state for ease of transport, it remains classified under 8434.10 as long as it possesses the essential character of a milking machine. This heading is strictly for the primary extraction equipment and does not include machinery used for the subsequent processing of milk, such as pasteurization or butter-making equipment.
- Covers
- Automated vacuum milking systems
- Portable milking machines for small farms
- Pulsator units imported as part of a complete system
- Teat cup clusters and liners when part of the machine assembly
- Also under 8434.10
- DeLaval VMS robotic milking system
- GEA DairyRobot R9500
- Lely Astronaut A5
- BouMatic Xcalibur milking parlor
- Fullwood Packo milking machines
Codes often confused with 8434.10
Common mistake. Milking machines are often confused with dairy machinery classified under HS code 8434.20. However, 8434.20 is reserved for equipment used in the processing of milk, such as homogenizers, separators, or cheese-making machines. Another common error involves HS code 8414.10 for vacuum pumps; while a milking machine uses a vacuum pump, the pump is only classified separately if it is imported as a standalone component without the other necessary milking attachments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843410 (the code used for milking machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843410 (the code used for milking machine) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 843410, not only milking machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $299M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $240M 29% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $128M 15% of world exports
World total: $843M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $198M 24% of world imports
- 2 France $91M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $41M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $820M 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 milking machine
Brazil classifies milking machine under NCM 8434.10.00: HS 8434.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about milking machine
What is the HS code for Milking machine?
The HS code for Milking machine is 843410 (Milking machines). The HS code for a complete milking machine used for dairy livestock is 8434.10.
How do I classify Milking machine for customs?
Milking machine is classified under HS code 843410 — Milking machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for milking machines classified under this code?
No, specific parts for milking machines, such as specialized valves or frames, are classified under HS code 8434.90, which is the designated subheading for parts of dairy machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of milking machine (HS 843410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843410 (the code used for milking machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($299M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($240M) and Sweden ($128M). World exports came to about $843M, 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 milking machine (HS 843410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843410 (the code used for milking machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($198M, 24% of world imports), France ($91M) and Canada ($41M). World imports came to about $820M, 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 Milking machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843410 for Milking 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 milking machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, milking machine (HS 843410) is classified under NCM 8434.10.00.