Product classification

HS code for Seeder: 8432.39

Seeders, planters and transplanters, other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.

Classification of seeder under HS 8432.39

Seeders are classified under HS code 843239, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System covering nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8432 encompasses agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation. Within this heading, seeders, planters, and transplanters are grouped together. Subheading 843239 is a residual category for seeders that do not meet the technical definition of "no-till direct seeders" (which are classified under 843231). This classification is based on the mechanical function of the machine, which involves the controlled distribution of seeds into the soil. The machinery must be designed for use in the field rather than as stationary industrial equipment.

Covers
  • Mechanical row crop seeders
  • Broadcast seeders for grain
  • Vegetable planters and transplanters
  • Pneumatic precision seeders
  • Tractor-mounted or trailed seeding units
Also under 8432.39
  • Case IH Early Riser planters
  • Monosem precision planters
  • Ferrari transplanters
  • Grimme potato planters
  • Kverneland Optima planters
  • Stanhay precision seeders

Codes often confused with 8432.39

Common mistake. Seeders are often confused with no-till direct seeders classified under HS code 843231. The distinction lies in whether the machine is designed to plant directly into crop residue without prior tillage. Another common error is classifying these machines under 843680 (other agricultural machinery), but 8432 is more specific for soil preparation and sowing. Hand-operated seeders made of base metal may sometimes be incorrectly placed in 8201, though if they have a mechanical mechanism, 8432 remains the correct heading.

8432.31Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters8436.80Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 843684.32Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers82.01Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry

Top exporters and importers of HS 843239 (the code used for seeder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843239 (the code used for seeder) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 8.2% 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 843239, not only seeder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $521M
  2. 2 Sweden $186M
  3. 3 United States $101M

World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Ukraine* ~$117M
  2. 2 Nigeria $106M
  3. 3 Romania $97M

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 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 codes for seeder

Brazil splits HS 8432.39 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8432.39.10Seed-fertiliser drills, other than no-till
  • 8432.39.90Other seeders, planters and transplanters

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about seeder

What is the HS code for Seeder?

The HS code for Seeder is 843239 (Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters). The HS code for a standard mechanical seeder is 843239, covering seeders, planters, and transplanters other than no-till varieties.

How do I classify Seeder for customs?

Seeder is classified under HS code 843239 — Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include parts for seeders?

No, parts for agricultural machinery of heading 8432 are generally classified under HS code 843290.

Which countries are the top exporters of seeder (HS 843239)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843239 (the code used for seeder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($521M, 36% of world exports), Sweden ($186M) and the United States ($101M). 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 seeder (HS 843239)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843239 (the code used for seeder) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $117M, 8.2% of world imports), Nigeria ($106M) and Romania ($97M). 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 Seeder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843239 for Seeder 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 seeder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 843239 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for seeder depends on the product's details: 8432.39.10 (Seed-fertiliser drills, other than no-till), 8432.39.90 (Other seeders, planters and transplanters).