HS Code 8432
Soil Preparation and Cultivation Machinery
HS code 8432 covers agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation, including ploughs, harrows, and seeders.
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HS Code 8432 — Soil Preparation and Cultivation Machinery
This code covers machinery used in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry for preparing soil for planting. It includes ploughs, harrows, seeders, and spreaders, as well as lawn or sports-ground rollers for maintaining turf.
What's included
- Agricultural ploughs
- Harrows and scarifiers
- Seeders and planters
- Manure spreaders
- Lawn rollers
What's excluded
- Hand tools → use
8201(Spades, shovels, and rakes are manual tools classified in Chapter 82.)
Common examples
- Reversible 4-furrow plough
- Disc harrow for tractors
- Precision seed drill
- Broadcast fertilizer spreader
- Walk-behind lawn roller
Frequently asked questions
Does this include the tractor?
No, tractors used to pull these machines are classified under HS code 8701.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Check for biosecurity requirements; used farm machinery must be free of soil and organic debris.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Italy, China, United States
- Top importers: France, Canada, United States, Russia
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Key takeaway
Covers mechanical implements for soil work and planting, regardless of whether they are towed or self-propelled.
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