HS Code for Reel mower

Reel mowers are classified under HS code 8433.19. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8433 specifically includes harvesting or threshing machinery, including grass or hay mowers. The classification of lawn mowers is further subdivided based on the cutting mechanism. Subheading 8433.11 is strictly for mowers where the cutting device rotates in a horizontal plane, commonly known as rotary mowers. Reel mowers, however, utilize a cylindrical reel that rotates around a horizontal axis, with the blades cutting against a stationary bedknife in a scissor-like motion. Because the cutting device of a reel mower does not rotate in a horizontal plane, it is excluded from 8433.11 and falls into the "other" category for lawn mowers, which is 8433.19. This applies to manual push reel mowers, electric reel mowers, and gasoline-powered reel mowers used for residential lawns or professional sports turf.

Products Included

• Manual push reel mowers
• Powered cylinder mowers
• Gang mowers for golf courses
• Tow-behind reel mower attachments
• Electric reel mowers for residential use

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for reel mowers is HS code 8433.11. Importers often assume all lawn mowers belong in the first available subheading. However, 8433.11 is exclusively for rotary mowers. Another error is using 8433.20, which is for mowers not intended for lawns, parks, or sports grounds, such as agricultural cutter bars. Reel mowers designed for turf maintenance must stay within the 8433.1x sub-series.

FAQ

What is the HS code for reel mower?

The HS code for a reel mower (or cylinder mower) is 8433.19, as it does not have a horizontal rotating blade.

Does the HS code change if the reel mower is manual?

No, both manual and powered reel mowers designed for lawns or sports grounds are classified under 8433.19.