HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8424.30 – Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines
HS code 8424.30 is the 6-digit subheading for mechanical appliances, steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. It is used for sandblasting cabinets, pressure washers (industrial grade), steam cleaners (industrial), wet blasting machines and abrasive blasting pots.
What HS 8424.30 covers
This HS code covers mechanical appliances designed for surface preparation, cleaning, and finishing using high-pressure jets of steam, sand, water, or other abrasive media, such as sandblasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. These robust machines are indispensable in heavy industries like construction, shipbuilding, automotive repair, and manufacturing for tasks such as rust removal, paint stripping, and surface texturing. Key importers are industrial contractors, maintenance companies, and manufacturing plants, while exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers. Trade often involves large, durable goods, requiring specific safety standards and operational training. The market is influenced by infrastructure development, industrial maintenance cycles, and the need for efficient surface treatment solutions.
- Covers
- Sandblasting cabinets
- Pressure washers (industrial grade)
- Steam cleaners (industrial)
- Wet blasting machines
- Abrasive blasting pots
- Soda blasting machines
- Shot blasting machines
- Examples
- Graco EcoQuip
- Clemco SCW
- Kaeser M50
- Karcher HDS 8/18-4C
- Blastrac 1-8DPS75
Codes often confused with 8424.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with general cleaning machinery (847989) or even agricultural sprayers (842441) if the 'jet projecting' aspect is not clearly for abrasive or high-pressure cleaning/surface treatment.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842430 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $947M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $857M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $439M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $586M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $349M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 France $255M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8424.30 4
Brazil splits HS 8424.30 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8424.30.10 Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machinesMáquinas e aparelhos de desobstrução de tubulação ou de limpeza, por jato de água
- 8424.30.20 Sand-blasting machines for distressing garmentsDe jato de areia própria para desgaste localizado de peças de vestuário
- 8424.30.30 Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or morePerfuradoras por jato de água com pressão de trabalho máxima igual ou superior a 10 MPa
- 8424.30.90 Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machinesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8424.30
What is HS code 842430?
HS code 842430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. This HS code covers mechanical appliances designed for surface preparation, cleaning, and finishing using high-pressure jets of steam, sand, water, or other abrasive media, such as sandblasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. These robust machines are indispensable in heavy industries like construction, shipbuilding, automotive repair, and manufacturing for tasks such as rust removal, paint stripping, and surface texturing. Key importers are industrial contractors, maintenance companies, and manufacturing plants, while exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers. Trade often involves large, durable goods, requiring specific safety standards and operational training. The market is influenced by infrastructure development, industrial maintenance cycles, and the need for efficient surface treatment solutions.
What products fall under HS code 842430?
Sandblasting cabinets, pressure washers (industrial grade), steam cleaners (industrial), wet blasting machines, abrasive blasting pots, soda blasting machines, shot blasting machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842430?
Can be confused with general cleaning machinery (847989) or even agricultural sprayers (842441) if the 'jet projecting' aspect is not clearly for abrasive or high-pressure cleaning/surface treatment.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842430 in UN Comtrade data were China ($947M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($857M) and Italy ($439M). World exports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842430 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($586M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($349M) and France ($255M). World imports came to about $4.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 842430 structured?
HS code 842430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842430?
Brazil splits HS code 842430 into 4 NCM codes: 8424.30.10 (Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines), 8424.30.20 (Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments), 8424.30.30 (Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more), 8424.30.90 (Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.