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U.S. imports of seeders, planters & transplanters (nesoi) (HS 843239) totaled $3.5M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Seeders, Planters & Transplanters (NESOI) paid $155K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.7% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Seeders, Planters & Transplanters (NESOI) imports of $3.5M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering conventional seeders and planters that require a prepared seedbed — as distinct from no-till equipment — this heading's two 10-digit lines separate planters and transplanters (8432390010) from other seeders (8432390090). Canada and Germany are the leading suppliers, with the Netherlands a notable source reflecting that country's greenhouse and horticultural transplanting equipment expertise. Indonesia's presence in the top five signals growing production of lower-cost seeding equipment for tropical and subtropical crop applications. Precision row-spacing, seed metering technology, and compatibility with GPS-guided tractor systems are the key commercial differentiators.
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Combination seed-and-fertilizer drills are generally classified by their principal function. If seeding is the primary purpose and fertilizer application is ancillary, the machine typically falls under 8432.39. If the fertilizer distribution function is primary, classification under 8432.42 may be more appropriate. When functions are genuinely co-equal, CBP's General Rule of Interpretation 3(c) directs classification under the heading that occurs last in numerical order — which would be 8432.42. A binding ruling is advisable for ambiguous combination implements.
The Netherlands is a global center for greenhouse horticulture and precision vegetable production, and Dutch manufacturers have developed specialized transplanting and plug-seeding equipment for high-value crops. This equipment — designed for lettuce, herbs, flowers, and other transplanted crops — is exported worldwide, including to US greenhouse and nursery operations, explaining the Netherlands' presence among leading suppliers despite its small agricultural land area.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8432390090 | OTHER SEEDERS | $3.0M | 5.56% | $137K |
| 8432390010 | OTHER PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS | $517K | 6.43% | $18K |
OTHER SEEDERS
OTHER PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8432390010 | OTHER PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS | $6.5M |
| 8432390090 | OTHER SEEDERS | $2.6M |
OTHER PLANTERS AND TRANSPLANTERS
576 no
OTHER SEEDERS
346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $214K | $4.3M | +$4.0M |
| Idaho | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| Illinois | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $14K | $1.3M | +$1.3M |