Product classification
HS code for Straw baler: 8433.40
Balers, straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers.
Classification of straw baler under HS 8433.40
A straw baler is an essential piece of agricultural machinery designed to compress cut crops like straw, hay, or fodder into manageable bales. Under the Harmonized System, straw balers are classified under HS code 8433.40. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which encompasses mechanical appliances. Heading 8433 covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including grass or hay mowers and machines for cleaning, sorting, or grading agricultural produce. Subheading 8433.40 is the specific designation for "straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers." The classification is based on the machine's function in the harvesting cycle. Whether the machine produces rectangular bales or round bales, and whether it is a stationary unit or a pick-up model towed by a tractor, it remains within this subheading. The logic follows GRI 1, as the terms of the heading and subheading explicitly describe the product.
- Covers
- Round straw balers
- Square or rectangular fodder balers
- Pick-up balers for hay
- Large-capacity industrial straw balers
- Automatic binding balers for agricultural use
- Also under 8433.40
- John Deere 500R Series
- New Holland Roll-Belt
- Krone Comprima
- Claas Quadrant
- Massey Ferguson 2200 Series
Codes often confused with 8433.40
Common mistake. Straw balers are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8433.59, which is a general category for other harvesting machinery. However, since 8433.40 specifically mentions balers, it must be used according to the principle of specificity. Another error involves HS code 8436.80, which covers other agricultural or forestry machinery. While balers are agricultural, heading 8433 is more specific to the harvesting process. Additionally, industrial waste balers used for paper or plastic are classified under 8479.89, as they are not intended for agricultural fodder or straw.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843340 (the code used for straw baler), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843340 (the code used for straw baler) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 843340, not only straw baler.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $228M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $122M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $113M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $112M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $105M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $81M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 straw baler
Brazil classifies straw baler under NCM 8433.40.00: HS 8433.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about straw baler
What is the HS code for Straw baler?
The HS code for Straw baler is 843340 (Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers). The HS code for a straw baler is 8433.40, which includes both straw and fodder balers.
How do I classify Straw baler for customs?
Straw baler is classified under HS code 843340 — Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are combined mower-balers classified under this code?
No, combined machines that perform multiple harvesting functions may be classified under 8433.59 or 8433.20 depending on their primary function and design, though many pick-up balers remain in 8433.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw baler (HS 843340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843340 (the code used for straw baler) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($228M, 20% of world exports), France ($122M) and the United States ($113M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 straw baler (HS 843340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843340 (the code used for straw baler) in UN Comtrade data were France ($112M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($105M) and Canada ($81M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Straw baler the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843340 for Straw baler 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 straw baler in Brazil?
In Brazil, straw baler (HS 843340) is classified under NCM 8433.40.00.