Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers

HS v2022 Code: 843353

About harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers

HS code 843353 covers a critical segment of the agricultural machinery industry, focusing on specialized equipment used for harvesting root and tuber crops. These machines play a vital role in the global food supply chain, enabling efficient and large-scale production of staple foods like potatoes, carrots, and cassava. As the world's population continues to grow, the demand for advanced harvesting technology has become increasingly important to meet the rising need for food production.

Production process

Harvesting machinery for roots and tubers typically utilizes a combination of mechanical and hydraulic systems to extract the crops from the ground. The main production steps involve digging, lifting, and separating the desired produce from the soil. This is often achieved through the use of specialized blades, conveyor belts, and sorting mechanisms that work together to gently remove the crops while minimizing damage. Advancements in sensor technology and automation have further improved the efficiency and precision of these harvesting systems.

Production inputs

The production of HS code 843353 machinery requires a range of inputs, including high-strength steel for the structural components, hydraulic systems and motors for power transmission, and advanced electronic controls for automation. Additionally, the manufacturing process relies on skilled labor, specialized tooling, and a robust supply chain of component parts. Manufacturers in this industry must also invest in research and development to stay ahead of evolving agricultural practices and customer demands.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 843353 is a diverse array of harvesting machines designed for root and tuber crops. These machines are then sold to 010000 Agriculture, forestry and fishing operations, both large-scale commercial farms and smaller-scale producers, to improve the efficiency and productivity of their crop harvesting processes. The outputs of this industry can also be consumed by 460000 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles and 490000 Transportation and storage sectors, as the harvested crops are further processed, distributed, and transported to end consumers.

Revisions to 843353

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 843353. The most recent 1 version of this code (843353) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843353.

Family tree for harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers

    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/v2022/843353'>843353: Harvesting machinery; for roots or tubers</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/v2022/843340'>843340: Balers; straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843351'>843351: Combine harvester-threshers</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843352'>843352: Threshing machinery; other than combine harvester-threshers</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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