Product classification
HS code for Transplanter: 8432.39
Seeders, planters and transplanters, other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Classification of transplanter under HS 8432.39
A transplanter is a piece of agricultural machinery used for transplanting seedlings into the soil. It is classified under HS code 8432.39. This code is part of Chapter 84, which includes mechanical appliances. Heading 8432 covers agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation, including lawn or sports-ground rollers. Subheading 8432.39 specifically covers "other" seeders, planters, and transplanters that are not classified as no-till direct seeders or planters. Transplanters are distinct from seeders because they handle living plants (seedlings) rather than seeds. These machines can be tractor-drawn or self-propelled and are widely used in the cultivation of rice, vegetables, and tobacco. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function of placing plants into the ground, which is a core activity in soil cultivation and crop production.
- Covers
- Mechanical rice transplanters
- Vegetable seedling transplanters
- Semi-automatic transplanters
- Tractor-mounted transplanter units
- Self-propelled nursery stock transplanters
- 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. Transplanters are often misclassified under 8432.31, which is specifically for no-till direct seeders, planters, and transplanters. If the machine is designed for conventional tilled soil, it must be classified under 8432.39. Another common error is 8433, which covers harvesting or threshing machinery. While some machines perform multiple functions, the primary act of planting or transplanting dictates the 8432 classification. Additionally, hand-operated manual transplanters that do not have a mechanical component may be classified as hand tools in Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843239 (the code used for transplanter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843239 (the code used for transplanter) 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 transplanter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $521M 36% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $186M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $101M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$117M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Nigeria $106M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Romania $97M 6.8% of world imports
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 transplanter
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 transplanter
What is the HS code for Transplanter?
The HS code for Transplanter is 843239 (Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters). The HS code for mechanical transplanters (other than no-till) is 8432.39.
How do I classify Transplanter for customs?
Transplanter 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 rice transplanters?
Yes, most mechanical rice transplanters are classified under 8432.39, provided they are not specifically designed for no-till operations.
Which countries are the top exporters of transplanter (HS 843239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843239 (the code used for transplanter) 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 transplanter (HS 843239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843239 (the code used for transplanter) 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 Transplanter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843239 for Transplanter 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 transplanter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843239 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for transplanter depends on the product's details: 8432.39.10 (Seed-fertiliser drills, other than no-till), 8432.39.90 (Other seeders, planters and transplanters).