Product classification
HS code for Reel mower: 8433.19
Mowers, for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane.
Classification of reel mower under HS 8433.19
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.
- Covers
- Manual push reel mowers
- Powered cylinder mowers
- Gang mowers for golf courses
- Tow-behind reel mower attachments
- Electric reel mowers for residential use
- Also under 8433.19
- Toro Greensmaster
- John Deere 2500B
- Allett C34
- McLane 25-7RP
- Fiskars StaySharp Max
Codes often confused with 8433.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843319 (the code used for reel mower), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843319 (the code used for reel mower) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 843319, not only reel mower.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $364M 51% of world exports
- 2 United States $141M 20% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $43M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $712M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $78M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $56M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $48M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $622M 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 reel mower
Brazil classifies reel mower under NCM 8433.19.00: HS 8433.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about reel mower
What is the HS code for Reel mower?
The HS code for Reel mower is 843319 (Mowers; for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane). The HS code for a reel mower (or cylinder mower) is 8433.19, as it does not have a horizontal rotating blade.
How do I classify Reel mower for customs?
Reel mower is classified under HS code 843319 — Mowers; for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of reel mower (HS 843319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843319 (the code used for reel mower) in UN Comtrade data were China ($364M, 51% of world exports), the United States ($141M) and the United Kingdom ($43M). World exports came to about $712M, 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 reel mower (HS 843319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843319 (the code used for reel mower) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($78M, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($56M) and Germany ($48M). World imports came to about $622M, 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 Reel mower the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843319 for Reel mower 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 reel mower in Brazil?
In Brazil, reel mower (HS 843319) is classified under NCM 8433.19.00.