Product classification
HS code for Nut processing machine: 8438.60
Machinery, industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Classification of nut processing machine under HS 8438.60
Nut processing machines are classified under HS code 8438.60, which covers machinery for the industrial preparation of fruits, nuts, or vegetables. Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System includes nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 84.38 is specifically dedicated to machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink that is not specified elsewhere in the chapter. Subheading 8438.60 is the designated category for equipment used to process nuts, fruits, and vegetables. This classification applies to machines designed for shelling, hulling, skinning, slicing, or chopping nuts on a commercial or industrial scale. The machinery must be intended for food preparation rather than agricultural harvesting. For example, a machine that removes the outer husk of a nut in a factory setting falls here, whereas a machine that harvests nuts from a tree in a field would fall under agricultural machinery in 84.33. The technical nature of the machine, including its power source and industrial capacity, is a key factor in its classification under this code.
- Covers
- Industrial nut shelling and hulling machines
- Commercial nut roasting equipment (continuous or batch)
- Nut slicing and dicing machinery
- Nut blanching and skinning machines
- Industrial nut butter grinding mills
- Also under 8438.60
- TOMRA sorting machines
- Urschel dicers
- Krones fruit processing lines
- GEA vegetable processing equipment
Codes often confused with 8438.60
Common mistake. These machines are often confused with 8433.60, which covers machinery for cleaning or grading eggs, fruit, or other produce in an agricultural setting. They may also be misclassified under 8419.81 if the primary function is seen as heating (like a roaster), but 8438.60 is more specific for food preparation. Packaging machinery for nuts should be classified under 8422.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843860 (the code used for nut processing machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843860 (the code used for nut processing machine) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 8.7% 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 843860, not only nut processing machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $214M 20% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $213M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $156M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $82M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $77M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $47M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $948M 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 nut processing machine
Brazil classifies nut processing machine under NCM 8438.60.00: HS 8438.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nut processing machine
What is the HS code for Nut processing machine?
The HS code for Nut processing machine is 843860 (Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables). The HS code for industrial machinery used to prepare or process nuts is 8438.60.
How do I classify Nut processing machine for customs?
Nut processing machine is classified under HS code 843860 — Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include small kitchen appliances?
No, small domestic appliances for nut processing are typically classified under 8509 (electro-mechanical domestic appliances) or 8210 (hand-operated mechanical appliances).
Which countries are the top exporters of nut processing machine (HS 843860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843860 (the code used for nut processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($214M, 20% of world exports), the Netherlands ($213M) and China ($156M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 nut processing machine (HS 843860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843860 (the code used for nut processing machine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($82M, 8.7% of world imports), the United States ($77M) and Türkiye ($47M). World imports came to about $948M, 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 Nut processing machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843860 for Nut processing 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 nut processing machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, nut processing machine (HS 843860) is classified under NCM 8438.60.00.