Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers

HS v2017 Code: 843340

About balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers

hs code 843340 covers a crucial segment of the agricultural machinery industry, focusing on balers used for harvesting and processing straw, hay, and other types of fodder. These machines play a vital role in the post-harvest handling and storage of livestock feed, contributing to the efficient operation of farms and livestock operations worldwide. As a key component of the broader agricultural supply chain, the production and use of balers covered under this code have a significant impact on the global food and livestock industries.

Production process

Balers classified under hs code 843340 utilize a range of mechanical processes to gather, compress, and bind harvested materials into compact bales. The primary production techniques involve the use of pickup mechanisms to gather the fodder, compression chambers to densify the material, and binding mechanisms to secure the bales. Advancements in technology have led to the development of more efficient and versatile baler designs, including variable-size bale chambers, automated controls, and integrated monitoring systems.

Production inputs

The production of balers covered under hs code 843340 requires a variety of inputs, including steel for the frame and components, hydraulic systems for power transmission, and electronic controls for automation. Additionally, the manufacturing process relies on specialized machinery, such as welding equipment, metal-forming tools, and assembly lines. The availability of skilled labor, particularly in the areas of engineering, fabrication, and assembly, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

Balers classified under hs code 843340 are primarily used to process and package various types of agricultural feedstocks, including straw, hay, and other types of fodder. The bales produced by these machines are then consumed by the 010000 Animal Production industry, where they are used as feed for livestock such as cattle, sheep, and horses. Additionally, the bales may be further processed or transported for use in other applications, such as 470100 Pulp and Paper production or as a source of bedding material.

Revisions to 843340

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 843340. The most recent 1 version of this code (843340) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 843340 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8433'>8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843340'>843340: Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843311'>843311: Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843319'>843319: Mowers; for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843320'>843320: Mowers; n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843330'>843330: Haymaking machinery</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843351'>843351: Combine harvester-threshers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843352'>843352: Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843353'>843353: Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843359'>843359: Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843360'>843360: Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843390'>843390: Harvesting machinery; parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers</a>"]

    

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