HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8429.11 – Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying
HS code 8429.11 is the 6-digit subheading for bulldozers and angledozers, self-propelled, track laying. It is used for tracked bulldozers, crawler dozers, push dozers, ripper dozers and swamp dozers.
What HS 8429.11 covers
This HS code covers heavy-duty, track-laying bulldozers and angledozers, which are indispensable earthmoving machines for large-scale construction, mining, and infrastructure projects worldwide. International trade in these powerful machines is driven by global development, resource extraction, and significant infrastructure investments, particularly in emerging markets. Importers are typically large construction firms, mining companies, and government agencies undertaking substantial civil engineering works. Exporters are major heavy equipment manufacturers, predominantly from industrialized nations known for their robust engineering. Key trade considerations include engine power, blade capacity, track durability, advanced operator comfort and safety features, and the availability of comprehensive spare parts and service networks. The market often involves long-term capital investments and robust after-sales support to ensure operational continuity.
- Covers
- Tracked bulldozers
- Crawler dozers
- Push dozers
- Ripper dozers
- Swamp dozers
- Landfill dozers
- Pipelayers (dozer-based)
- Forestry dozers
- Examples
- Caterpillar D10T2
- Komatsu D375A
- John Deere 1050K
- Liebherr PR 776
Codes often confused with 8429.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with other self-propelled earthmoving equipment like excavators (8429.52) or wheeled bulldozers (8429.19), but the key distinction is 'track-laying' and its primary function as a dozer.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842911, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842911 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 Japan $943M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $904M 20% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $815M 18% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $314M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Australia $272M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 8429.11 2
Brazil splits HS 8429.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8429.11.10 Crawler bulldozers and angledozers, 520 HP or moreDe potência no volante igual ou superior a 387,76 kW (520 HP)
- 8429.11.90 Crawler bulldozers and angledozers under 520 HPOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.29 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8429.11
What is HS code 842911?
HS code 842911 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying. This HS code covers heavy-duty, track-laying bulldozers and angledozers, which are indispensable earthmoving machines for large-scale construction, mining, and infrastructure projects worldwide. International trade in these powerful machines is driven by global development, resource extraction, and significant infrastructure investments, particularly in emerging markets. Importers are typically large construction firms, mining companies, and government agencies undertaking substantial civil engineering works. Exporters are major heavy equipment manufacturers, predominantly from industrialized nations known for their robust engineering. Key trade considerations include engine power, blade capacity, track durability, advanced operator comfort and safety features, and the availability of comprehensive spare parts and service networks. The market often involves long-term capital investments and robust after-sales support to ensure operational continuity.
What products fall under HS code 842911?
Tracked bulldozers, crawler dozers, push dozers, ripper dozers, swamp dozers, landfill dozers, pipelayers (dozer-based), forestry dozers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842911?
Can be confused with other self-propelled earthmoving equipment like excavators (8429.52) or wheeled bulldozers (8429.19), but the key distinction is 'track-laying' and its primary function as a dozer.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842911?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842911 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($943M, 21% of world exports), China ($904M) and Brazil ($815M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 842911?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842911 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($314M) and Australia ($272M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 842911 structured?
HS code 842911 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (29) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842911?
Brazil splits HS code 842911 into 2 NCM codes: 8429.11.10 (Crawler bulldozers and angledozers, 520 HP or more), 8429.11.90 (Crawler bulldozers and angledozers under 520 HP). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.