Product classification
HS code for Potato harvester: 8433.53
Harvesting machinery, for roots or tubers.
Classification of potato harvester under HS 8433.53
A potato harvester is classified under HS code 8433.53. Chapter 84 includes nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8433 covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers. Subheading 8433.53 is specifically reserved for root or tuber harvesting machines. Since potatoes are tubers, any machinery designed to extract them from the soil, separate them from rocks and debris, and collect them falls under this code. This includes a wide range of equipment from simple diggers to complex, self-propelled harvesters that perform multiple functions in a single pass, such as haulm topping, digging, sieving, and loading. The classification is determined by the primary function of the machine as a harvester of tubers, following GRI 1 and 6. These machines are essential for large-scale agricultural operations and are distinguished by their ability to handle delicate tubers without causing bruising or damage. The code 8433.53 ensures that specialized root harvesting technology is tracked separately from general grain or fruit harvesting equipment, allowing for specific tariff applications and trade monitoring.
- Covers
- Self-propelled potato harvesters
- Tractor-drawn potato harvesters
- Potato digger-shakers
- Elevator-type potato harvesters
- Combined potato harvesting and cleaning machines
- Also under 8433.53
- Grimme Varitron
- Dewulf Kwatro
- Ropa Tiger
- AVR Puma
- Holmer Terra Dos
Codes often confused with 8433.53
Common mistake. Potato harvesters are sometimes misclassified under 8432.31, which is for potato planters. While both are used for potatoes, 8432 is for soil preparation and planting, whereas 8433 is for harvesting. Another error is 8433.59, the "Other" category for harvesting machinery. Because 8433.53 specifically mentions root or tuber harvesters, it takes precedence over the general category 8433.59.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843353 (the code used for potato harvester), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843353 (the code used for potato harvester) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% 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 843353, not only potato harvester.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $445M 61% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $100M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $52M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $730M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $134M 19% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$81M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $62M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $697M 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 code for potato harvester
Brazil classifies potato harvester under NCM 8433.53.00: HS 8433.53 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about potato harvester
What is the HS code for Potato harvester?
The HS code for Potato harvester is 843353 (Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers). The HS code for a potato harvester is 8433.53, which covers machinery for harvesting roots or tubers.
How do I classify Potato harvester for customs?
Potato harvester is classified under HS code 843353 — Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include parts for the harvester?
No, parts for harvesting machinery are generally classified under HS code 8433.90, following the rules for parts of machinery in Chapter 84.
Which countries are the top exporters of potato harvester (HS 843353)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843353 (the code used for potato harvester) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($445M, 61% of world exports), Belgium ($100M) and the Netherlands ($52M). World exports came to about $730M, 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 potato harvester (HS 843353)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843353 (the code used for potato harvester) in UN Comtrade data were France ($134M, 19% of world imports), Russia (about $81M) and the United Kingdom ($62M). World imports came to about $697M, 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 Potato harvester the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843353 for Potato harvester 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 potato harvester in Brazil?
In Brazil, potato harvester (HS 843353) is classified under NCM 8433.53.00.