Product classification
HS code for Planter: 8432.39
Seeders, planters and transplanters, other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Classification of planter under HS 8432.39
The agricultural planter is classified under HS code 8432.39. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8432 specifically includes agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation. Subheading 8432.39 is the residual category for seeders, planters, and transplanters that do not meet the definition of "no-till direct" machines (which are 8432.31). These machines are designed to automate the process of sowing seeds or planting seedlings into the ground. They typically include mechanisms for opening a furrow, depositing the seed or plant at a specific depth and interval, and covering the soil. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the device and its specific use in agricultural cultivation. This code does not apply to hand tools or simple decorative containers, but rather to the mechanical equipment used in farming and landscaping.
- Covers
- Mechanical row crop planters
- Potato planting machines
- Tree seedling transplanters
- Broadcast seeders for tractors
- Vegetable seedling transplanters
- Also under 8432.39
- Case IH Early Riser planters
- Monosem precision planters
- Ferrari transplanters
- Grimme potato planters
- Kverneland Optima planters
- Stanhay precision seeders
Codes often confused with 8432.39
Common mistake. A frequent error is misclassifying decorative flower pots (often called "planters") under this code. Decorative pots are classified by material, such as 6914 for ceramic or 7326 for iron/steel. Another misclassification is 8432.31, which is strictly for no-till direct seeders. Additionally, self-propelled planters might sometimes be confused with tractors (8701), but if the primary function is planting, 8432.39 remains the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843239 (the code used for planter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843239 (the code used for planter) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 8.2% 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 843239, not only planter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $521M 36% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $186M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $101M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$117M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Nigeria $106M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Romania $97M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 planter
Brazil splits HS 8432.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8432.39.10Seed-fertiliser drills, other than no-till
- 8432.39.90Other seeders, planters and transplanters
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about planter
What is the HS code for Planter?
The HS code for Planter is 843239 (Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters).
How do I classify Planter for customs?
Planter is classified under HS code 843239 — Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for an agricultural planter?
The HS code for mechanical seeders and planters (other than no-till) is 8432.39.
Does this code include hand-held seed spreaders?
Small hand-held mechanical seeders may fall under 8432, but simple non-mechanical hand tools for gardening are classified in Chapter 82.
Which countries are the top exporters of planter (HS 843239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843239 (the code used for planter) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($521M, 36% of world exports), Sweden ($186M) and the United States ($101M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 planter (HS 843239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843239 (the code used for planter) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $117M, 8.2% of world imports), Nigeria ($106M) and Romania ($97M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Planter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843239 for Planter 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 planter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843239 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for planter depends on the product's details: 8432.39.10 (Seed-fertiliser drills, other than no-till), 8432.39.90 (Other seeders, planters and transplanters).