Product classification
HS code for Produce cleaning machine: 8433.60
Machines, for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce.
Classification of produce cleaning machine under HS 8433.60
Produce cleaning machines are classified under HS code 8433.60. This code specifically covers machinery used for cleaning, sorting, or grading eggs, fruit, or other agricultural produce. The classification is based on the machine's primary function within the agricultural sector, specifically post-harvest handling. Chapter 84 includes mechanical appliances and machinery, and heading 8433 is dedicated to harvesting or threshing machinery, including machines for cleaning agricultural products before they reach the market or further processing stages. The logic behind this classification is that these machines are designed to handle 'produce' in its natural state shortly after harvest. This includes removing soil, debris, or contaminants from fruits and vegetables, as well as sorting them by size or quality. The HS system groups these machines with harvesting equipment because they represent the final stage of the agricultural production cycle. It is important to note that this code applies to machines used for 'agricultural produce' generally; however, machines specifically designed for the milling industry or for working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables are excluded and placed elsewhere in Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Fruit washing machines
- Egg grading and cleaning lines
- Vegetable scrubbers and polishers
- Potato sorting machines
- Tomato grading equipment
- Also under 8433.60
- MAF RODA GLOBAL fruit sorters
- SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP egg graders
- TOMRA Food optical sorters
- Aweta fruit grading lines
- Greefa sorting machines
Codes often confused with 8433.60
Common mistake. These machines are often misclassified under HS code 8422, which covers industrial dishwashers or machinery for cleaning bottles and other containers. Another common error is using HS code 8437.10, which is specifically for machines used for cleaning, sorting, or grading seed, grain, or dried leguminous vegetables, which are distinct from general 'produce' like fresh fruit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843360 (the code used for produce cleaning machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843360 (the code used for produce cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 843360, not only produce cleaning machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $395M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $270M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $137M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $248M 17% of world imports
- 2 Chile $151M 10% of world imports
- 3 Canada $80M 5.6% 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 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 produce cleaning machine
Brazil splits HS 8433.60 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8433.60.10Fruit sorting machines
- 8433.60.21Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hour
- 8433.60.29Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or less
- 8433.60.90Other produce cleaning or sorting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about produce cleaning machine
What is the HS code for Produce cleaning machine?
The HS code for Produce cleaning machine is 843360 (Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce).
How do I classify Produce cleaning machine for customs?
Produce cleaning machine is classified under HS code 843360 — Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for produce cleaning machines?
The HS code for machines used for cleaning or grading eggs, fruit, or other produce is 8433.60.
Does this code include industrial vegetable cutters?
No, industrial food preparation machinery like cutters or peelers is typically classified under HS code 8438, which covers machinery for the industrial preparation of food or drink.
Which countries are the top exporters of produce cleaning machine (HS 843360)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843360 (the code used for produce cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($395M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($270M) and Slovakia ($137M). 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 produce cleaning machine (HS 843360)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843360 (the code used for produce cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($248M, 17% of world imports), Chile ($151M) and Canada ($80M). 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 Produce cleaning machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843360 for Produce cleaning 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 produce cleaning machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843360 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for produce cleaning machine depends on the product's details: 8433.60.10 (Fruit sorting machines), 8433.60.21 (Egg cleaners or sorters, over 250,000 an hour), 8433.60.29 (Egg cleaners or sorters, 250,000 an hour or less), 8433.60.90 (Other produce cleaning or sorting machines).