Product classification
HS code for Pick-up baler: 8433.40
Balers, straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers.
Classification of pick-up baler under HS 8433.40
A pick-up baler is classified under HS code 8433.40. This code is part of heading 8433, which covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw or fodder balers. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function: gathering (picking up) agricultural crops like hay, straw, or silage from the field and compressing them into compact bales for transport and storage. The pick-up baler is a specialized piece of haymaking equipment that automates the collection and binding process. Under the Harmonized System, machinery designed for the preparation of animal feed or the harvesting of crops is grouped together, and 8433.40 provides a specific carve-out for baling equipment, distinguishing it from mowers or combine harvesters.
- Covers
- Round balers (variable or fixed chamber)
- Square balers (small and large)
- Rectangular large-scale balers
- Automatic pick-up straw balers
- Fodder baling machines with pick-up mechanisms
- Also under 8433.40
- John Deere 500R Series
- New Holland Roll-Belt
- Krone Comprima
- Claas Quadrant
- Massey Ferguson 2200 Series
Codes often confused with 8433.40
Common mistake. Pick-up balers are sometimes misclassified under 8433.30, which covers "Other haymaking machinery." However, because 8433.40 specifically mentions balers, it takes precedence according to the principle of specific description. Another common error is attempting to classify them under 8422.40, which covers general packing or wrapping machinery. While a baler does "pack" material, agricultural balers are specifically excluded from 8422 and must be classified within the agricultural machinery heading 8433.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843340 (the code used for pick-up baler), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843340 (the code used for pick-up baler) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 843340, not only pick-up baler.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $228M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $122M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $113M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $112M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $105M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $81M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 pick-up baler
Brazil classifies pick-up baler under NCM 8433.40.00: HS 8433.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pick-up baler
What is the HS code for Pick-up baler?
The HS code for Pick-up baler is 843340 (Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers). The specific HS code for a pick-up baler is 8433.40.
How do I classify Pick-up baler for customs?
Pick-up baler is classified under HS code 843340 — Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are parts for balers classified under 8433.40?
No, parts for pick-up balers are classified under HS code 8433.90, which is the designated category for parts of harvesting and threshing machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of pick-up baler (HS 843340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843340 (the code used for pick-up baler) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($228M, 20% of world exports), France ($122M) and the United States ($113M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 pick-up baler (HS 843340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843340 (the code used for pick-up baler) in UN Comtrade data were France ($112M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($105M) and Canada ($81M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Pick-up baler the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843340 for Pick-up baler 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 pick-up baler in Brazil?
In Brazil, pick-up baler (HS 843340) is classified under NCM 8433.40.00.