Product classification

HS code for No-till seeder: 8432.31

Seeders, planters and transplanters, no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.

Classification of no-till seeder under HS 8432.31

HS code 8432.31 is a specific classification for no-till direct seeders, planters, and transplanters. This code was specifically highlighted in recent updates to the Harmonized System to reflect the growing importance of conservation agriculture. Unlike traditional seeding equipment, no-till seeders are designed to operate on soil that has not been plowed or tilled, cutting through surface residue to place seeds at the correct depth. Classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1 and 6. Heading 8432 covers agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation. Within this heading, the subheadings distinguish between the types of operations. The distinction for 8432.31 is the \"no-till\" or \"direct\" mechanism. This means the machine must be equipped with specialized components like heavy-duty coulters, row cleaners, or discs capable of penetrating untilled ground and managing heavy crop residue. If the machine requires a prepared seedbed or lacks these specialized direct-injection components, it would typically fall under 8432.39. Proper classification requires a technical assessment of the machine's design and its ability to perform direct seeding without prior soil disturbance. The inclusion of transplanters in this code also covers machinery designed to place seedlings directly into untilled soil, provided they meet the no-till functional criteria.

Covers
  • Direct drill seeders for conservation tillage
  • No-till row crop planters
  • Pneumatic direct seeders
  • Mechanical no-till transplanters for seedlings
  • Zero-till seed drills
Also under 8432.31
  • John Deere 1770NT no-till planter
  • Kinze 4900 no-till planter
  • Great Plains no-till drills
  • Horsch Pronto DC direct drills
  • Väderstad Rapid direct seeders

Codes often confused with 8432.31

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 8432.39, which covers \"other\" seeders and planters that are designed for use in conventional tilled soil. It is also sometimes misclassified under 8432.10 (Ploughs) or 8432.29 (Harrows and cultivators) if the customs agent focuses on the soil-cutting components rather than the primary seeding function of the machine.

8432.39Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters8432.10Ploughs; for soil preparation8432.29Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes

Top exporters and importers of HS 843231 (the code used for no-till seeder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843231 (the code used for no-till seeder) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 843231, not only no-till seeder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $97M
  2. 2 Germany $96M
  3. 3 Canada $88M

World total: $559M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $88M
  2. 2 Canada $66M
  3. 3 Paraguay $39M

World total: $653M 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 codes for no-till seeder

Brazil splits HS 8432.31 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about no-till seeder

What is the HS code for No-till seeder?

The HS code for No-till seeder is 843231 (Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters). The correct HS code is 8432.31, which specifically covers no-till direct seeders, planters, and transplanters.

How do I classify No-till seeder for customs?

No-till seeder is classified under HS code 843231 — Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How does 8432.31 differ from 8432.39?

Code 8432.31 is exclusively for machinery that performs direct seeding without prior tillage, whereas 8432.39 is for traditional seeders that require a prepared seedbed.

Which countries are the top exporters of no-till seeder (HS 843231)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843231 (the code used for no-till seeder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($96M) and Canada ($88M). World exports came to about $559M, 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 no-till seeder (HS 843231)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843231 (the code used for no-till seeder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($88M, 13% of world imports), Canada ($66M) and Paraguay ($39M). World imports came to about $653M, 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 No-till seeder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843231 for No-till seeder 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 no-till seeder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 843231 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for no-till seeder depends on the product's details: 8432.31.10 (No-till seed-fertiliser drills), 8432.31.90 (Other no-till seeders, planters, transplanters).