8433.60.00 - Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce

Heading 8433.60.00 encompasses specialized machinery designed for the post-harvest processing of agricultural produce. This category specifically covers machines dedicated to cleaning, sorting, or grading a variety of items, including eggs, fruits, and other agricultural products. The core function of these machines is to improve the quality, uniformity, and marketability of the produce by removing debris, separating items based on size or quality, or preparing them for further processing or packaging.

This classification is distinct from sibling categories that focus on harvesting or primary processing. For instance, it does not include harvesting machinery that collects produce from the field, nor does it cover haymaking or baling equipment. While other machinery within Chapter 84 might handle agricultural products, heading 8433.60.00 is narrowly focused on the specific operations of cleaning, sorting, and grading after the initial harvest.

Within 8433.60.00, two distinct subcategories exist to further refine classification. Subcategory 8433.60.00.10 is dedicated to machines specifically designed for eggs, such as egg washing, candling, or grading machines. The residual subcategory, 8433.60.00.90, covers all other machines within this heading that are not exclusively for egg processing, encompassing a wide array of fruit and vegetable sorting and grading equipment.