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U.S. imports of no-till direct seeders, planters & transplanters (HS 843231) totaled $6.9M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of No-Till Direct Seeders, Planters & Transplanters paid $88K in duties in April 2026 โ an effective duty rate of 5.3% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. No-Till Direct Seeders, Planters & Transplanters imports of $6.9M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDesigned to place seed directly into undisturbed soil without prior tillage, no-till direct seeders and planters represent a specialized segment of precision agriculture equipment that reduces soil erosion and input costs. The US schedule separates no-till planters and transplanters (8432310010) from no-till direct seeders (8432310090), a distinction that matters for both classification and end-use reporting. Canada leads imports, reflecting close North American agricultural-equipment supply chains, with Hungary and Germany supplying technically advanced European designs increasingly adopted for large-scale grain and oilseed production.
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No-till planters and transplanters (8432310010) are designed to place individual seeds or transplants at precise spacing and depth โ typically used for row crops like corn and soybeans. No-till direct seeders (8432310090) broadcast or drill seed in a continuous flow into undisturbed soil, commonly used for small grains and cover crops. The distinction turns on the seeding mechanism and crop application rather than the no-till feature itself.
The HS schedule explicitly separates no-till direct seeders (8432.31) from other seeders (8432.39) based on the machine's design for operation without prior soil tillage. A conventional seeder that requires a prepared seedbed falls under 8432.39 regardless of whether it is used in a reduced-tillage system. Importers should obtain technical documentation from the manufacturer confirming the machine's no-till design to support the 8432.31 classification.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8432310010 | NO-TILL PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS | $4.6M | 6.10% | $26K |
| 8432310090 | NO-TILL DIRECT SEEDERS | $2.3M | 5.00% | $62K |
NO-TILL PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS
NO-TILL DIRECT SEEDERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8432310010 | NO-TILL PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS | $6.5M |
| 8432310090 | NO-TILL DIRECT SEEDERS | $3.1M |
NO-TILL PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS
335 no
NO-TILL DIRECT SEEDERS
382 no
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $1.0M | $1.6M | +$565K |
| North Dakota | $500K | $2.0M | +$1.5M |
| Illinois | $918K | $936K | +$18K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $74K | $4.0M | +$4.0M |
| PORTAL, ND | $2.4M | $480K | -$1.9M |
| PEMBINA, ND | $1.8M | $374K | -$1.5M |