HS Code 8436

Farming and Poultry-Keeping Machinery

HS code 8436 covers miscellaneous agricultural, forestry, and poultry-keeping machinery including germination plant, incubators, and automatic drinking troughs.

4-digit Section XVIFCL

HS Code 8436 — Farming and Poultry-Keeping Machinery

This category encompasses various agricultural tools not elsewhere specified, including poultry incubators, bee-keeping equipment, and forestry machinery. It focuses on animal husbandry and specialised crop management.

What's included

  • Poultry incubators
  • Automatic waterers
  • Honey extractors
  • Tree felling machinery

What's excluded

  • Tractors → use 8701 (Tractors are classified by vehicle type in 8701.)
  • Lawnmowers → use 843311 (Harvesting and mowing machinery have dedicated codes in 8433.)

Common examples

  • Automatic poultry feeder
  • Electric bee hive heater
  • Timber harvester head

Frequently asked questions

Are tractors included here?

No, tractors are classified under heading 8701 regardless of their agricultural use.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0%
  • Documentation: Agricultural machinery often qualifies for duty-free entry in many jurisdictions.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: USA, Germany, China, Finland
  • Top importers: Canada, Russia, Brazil

Key takeaway

General agricultural machinery catch-all code, specifically for animal husbandry and forestry.

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