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U.S. imports of straw and fodder balers, including pick-up balers (HS 843340) totaled $13.3M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Straw and Fodder Balers, Including Pick-Up Balers paid $1.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $10.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Straw and Fodder Balers, Including Pick-Up Balers imports of $13.3M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRound balers, square balers, and pick-up balers that gather and compress straw, hay, or other fodder into transportable bales are classified under a single 10-digit line (8433400000), covering both tractor-powered and self-propelled configurations. Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Germany and Italy supplying a significant share of the high-capacity and precision-baling equipment used in large-scale grain and forage operations. The distinction between a pick-up baler (which gathers windrows from the field) and a stationary baler (which is fed manually) is relevant to classification only at the broader heading level, as both fall within 843340.
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When a wrapping or net-wrap system is an integral, factory-installed component of the baler unit, the complete machine is classified as a baler under 8433400000. Separately imported wrapping attachments or retrofit kits may be classified as parts or as separate machines depending on their design and function; a customs broker should be consulted for standalone wrapper imports.
Classification is based on the nature of the article, not its origin, so a baler assembled in Canada is still classified under 843340 regardless of where its components were made. However, origin matters for duty purposes: Canadian-origin balers may qualify for preferential treatment under USMCA, but substantial-transformation and tariff-shift rules must be satisfied. Importers should obtain a detailed bill of materials and manufacturer's origin certification to support USMCA claims.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8433400000 | STRAW OR FODDER BALERS, INCLUDING PICK-UP BALERS | $13.3M | 10.66% | $1.1M |
STRAW OR FODDER BALERS, INCLUDING PICK-UP BALERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8433400000 | STRAW OR FODDER BALERS, INCLUDING PICK-UP BALERS | $16.9M |
STRAW OR FODDER BALERS, INCLUDING PICK-UP BALERS
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $3.7M | $2.6M | -$1.1M |
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $3.4M | +$3.4M |
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |