U.S. imports of Harvesting Machinery (Other) (HS 843359) totaled $16.4M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Harvesting Machinery (Other) paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Harvesting Machinery (Other) imports of $16.4M in August 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $29.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataField forage harvesters and other specialized harvesting and threshing equipment not classified elsewhere fall under this heading, which splits into two US tariff lines: forage harvesters (8433590010) and all other harvesting or threshing machinery (8433590090). Germany and Canada are the dominant US suppliers, with Italy also a significant source, reflecting the concentration of precision agricultural engineering in Europe. Importers should note that certain equipment from these origins may be subject to Section 301 or other trade-remedy measures depending on country of origin, making classification and origin documentation critical at entry.
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A field forage harvester (8433590010) is specifically designed to cut and chop standing crops — typically corn, grass, or sorghum — into silage in a single pass. Equipment that harvests grain, seeds, or other crops without chopping them into forage generally falls under the broader 'harvesting machinery NESOI' line (8433590090). When the machine's primary function is silage production, the forage harvester line applies; consult a licensed customs broker if the function is ambiguous.
Germany's dominance reflects its deep agricultural machinery manufacturing base (brands such as CLAAS and Krone), while Canada's proximity and integrated North American supply chains support its position. Goods of Canadian origin may qualify for preferential treatment under USMCA, whereas German-origin equipment enters under MFN rates and should be reviewed for any applicable trade-remedy orders at the time of importation.
Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 8433
Subheading 843359 · $16.4M of $144.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8433590010 | Field Forage Harvesters | $12.0M | 15.33% | 100.00% | $1.8M |
| 8433590090 | Harvesting Machinery or Threshing Machinery, NESOI | $4.4M | 13.67% | 95.77% | $602K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8433590090 | Harvesting Machinery or Threshing Machinery, NESOI | $6.0M |
| 8433590010 | Field Forage Harvesters | $3.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $257.5M of Harvesting Machinery (Other) and exported $340.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Brazil together supply 86% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
1.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.89% of imports for consumption.