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

HS v2022 Code: 843340

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

HS code 843340 covers a crucial segment of the agricultural machinery industry - balers. These machines play a vital role in the post-harvest processing of crops, compacting and bundling straw, hay, or other fodder materials for efficient storage and transportation. As a key component of modern farming operations, balers contribute significantly to the overall productivity and sustainability of the agricultural sector, which is a fundamental pillar of the global economy.

Production process

Balers utilize a range of mechanical systems to gather, compress, and bind the harvested crop materials. The most common production techniques involve the use of pickup reels to gather the crop, compression chambers to densely pack the material, and knotting or tying mechanisms to secure the bales. Advancements in baler technology have led to the development of various specialized models, such as round balers, square balers, and large square balers, each designed to meet the specific needs of different farming operations and crop types.

Production inputs

The production of balers requires a diverse range of inputs, including steel for the frame and components, hydraulic systems for power transmission, and electronic controls for automation and precision. Additionally, the manufacturing process relies on specialized machinery, such as welding equipment, cutting tools, and assembly lines, as well as a skilled workforce capable of designing, engineering, and assembling these complex agricultural machines.

Production outputs

Balers produced under HS code 843340 are primarily used in the agricultural sector, where they are essential for the efficient handling and storage of harvested crops. The bales produced by these machines are often consumed by 121290 Forage products, 230310 Bran, sharps and other residues, and 121019 Hay and fodder, which are further processed or utilized as animal feed or bedding materials.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843340.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8433'>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/v2022/843340'>843340: Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843311'>843311: Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843319'>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/v2022/843320'>843320: Mowers; n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843330'>843330: Haymaking machinery</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843351'>843351: Combine harvester-threshers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843352'>843352: Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843353'>843353: Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843359'>843359: Harvesting machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8433</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843360'>843360: Machines; for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843390'>843390: Harvesting machinery; parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers</a>"]

    

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