Product classification
HS code for Root crop harvester: 8433.53
Harvesting machinery, for roots or tubers.
Classification of root crop harvester under HS 8433.53
Root crop harvesters are classified under HS code 8433.53 as they are specialized mechanical appliances designed for the agricultural sector. Heading 8433 encompasses machinery for harvesting or threshing agricultural produce. While 8433.51 covers combine harvester-threshers and 8433.52 covers other threshing machinery, 8433.53 is specifically designated for machines that extract roots or tubers from the soil. These machines typically involve complex mechanisms for digging into the earth, separating the crop from the soil and debris via shaking or sieving conveyors, and often elevating the cleaned product into a hopper or an accompanying trailer. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function of harvesting specific types of crops that grow underground, distinguishing them from grain or forage harvesters. The technical design must be dedicated to the lifting and cleaning of roots or tubers to qualify for this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Potato harvesters (self-propelled or tractor-drawn)
- Sugar beet harvesters
- Carrot harvesting machinery
- Onion harvesters
- Cassava and yam digger-harvesters
- Also under 8433.53
- Grimme Varitron
- Dewulf Kwatro
- Ropa Tiger
- AVR Puma
- Holmer Terra Dos
Codes often confused with 8433.53
Common mistake. These machines are often misclassified under 8432.10 (plows) or 8432.39 (seeders and planters) because they interact with the soil. However, 8432 is for soil preparation, whereas 8433 is for harvesting. Another error is using 8433.59 for general harvesting machinery; 8433.53 is the more specific code for root-based crops and must be used according to the hierarchy of the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843353 (the code used for root crop harvester), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843353 (the code used for root crop 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 root crop 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 root crop harvester
Brazil classifies root crop 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 root crop harvester
What is the HS code for Root crop harvester?
The HS code for Root crop harvester is 843353 (Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers). The specific HS code for root or tuber harvesting machinery is 8433.53.
How do I classify Root crop harvester for customs?
Root crop harvester is classified under HS code 843353 — Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are parts for these harvesters classified under the same code?
No, parts for harvesting machinery are classified separately under HS code 8433.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of root crop harvester (HS 843353)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843353 (the code used for root crop 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 root crop harvester (HS 843353)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843353 (the code used for root crop 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 Root crop harvester the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843353 for Root crop 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 root crop harvester in Brazil?
In Brazil, root crop harvester (HS 843353) is classified under NCM 8433.53.00.