HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8429.51 – Front-end shovel loaders
HS code 8429.51 is the 6-digit subheading for front-end shovel loaders. It is used for wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, track loaders, skid-steer loaders (front-end shovel type) and backhoe loaders (front-end part).
What HS 8429.51 covers
This HS code covers front-end shovel loaders, versatile machines designed primarily for scooping and loading loose materials such as sand, gravel, dirt, and aggregates into trucks or hoppers. They are indispensable across a wide array of sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, waste management, and material handling. Importers range from small construction firms to large industrial operations globally, seeking efficiency in material movement. Exporters are predominantly major industrial economies with robust manufacturing capabilities for heavy equipment. Key aspects of trade include the demand for various sizes and capacities, the availability of diverse attachments for specialized tasks, and the importance of fuel efficiency and operator comfort in modern designs.
- Covers
- Wheel loaders
- Compact wheel loaders
- Track loaders
- Skid-steer loaders (front-end shovel type)
- Backhoe loaders (front-end part)
- Articulated loaders
- Mini loaders
- Examples
- Caterpillar 950 GC
- John Deere 624L
- Komatsu WA380-8
- Volvo L120H
- Case 721G
Codes often confused with 8429.51
Common mistake. Can be confused with excavators (842952) if their primary function of loading from the front is overlooked, or with backhoe loaders (842959) if only the front-end is considered.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842951, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842951 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $3.9B 25% of world exports
- 2 Japan $2.6B 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.8B 12% of world exports
World total: $15.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.5B 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $1.5B 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $881M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $15.6B 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 8429.51 7
Brazil splits HS 8429.51 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8429.51.1 Loader-transportersCarregadores-transportadores Group
- 8429.51.11 Underground mining loader-transportersDo tipo utilizado em minas subterrâneas
- 8429.51.19 Other front-end loader-transportersOutras
- 8429.51.2 Motorised base units, suitable for receiving equipment of item 8430.69.1Infraestruturas motoras, próprias para receber equipamentos do item 8430.69.1 Group
- 8429.51.21 Front-end loader power units, 609 HP or moreDe potência no volante igual ou superior a 454,13 kW (609 HP)
- 8429.51.29 Front-end loader power units under 609 HPOutras
- 8429.51.9 OtherOutras Group
- 8429.51.91 Front-end shovel loaders, 399 HP or moreDe potência no volante igual ou superior a 297,5 kW (399 HP)
- 8429.51.92 Front-end shovel loaders, 59 HP or lessDe potência no volante inferior ou igual a 43,99 kW (59 HP)
- 8429.51.99 Front-end loaders over 59 HP and under 399 HPOutras
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 8429.51
What is HS code 842951?
HS code 842951 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Front-end shovel loaders. This HS code covers front-end shovel loaders, versatile machines designed primarily for scooping and loading loose materials such as sand, gravel, dirt, and aggregates into trucks or hoppers. They are indispensable across a wide array of sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, waste management, and material handling. Importers range from small construction firms to large industrial operations globally, seeking efficiency in material movement. Exporters are predominantly major industrial economies with robust manufacturing capabilities for heavy equipment. Key aspects of trade include the demand for various sizes and capacities, the availability of diverse attachments for specialized tasks, and the importance of fuel efficiency and operator comfort in modern designs.
What products fall under HS code 842951?
Wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, track loaders, skid-steer loaders (front-end shovel type), backhoe loaders (front-end part), articulated loaders, mini loaders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842951?
Can be confused with excavators (842952) if their primary function of loading from the front is overlooked, or with backhoe loaders (842959) if only the front-end is considered.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842951?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842951 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.9B, 25% of world exports), Japan ($2.6B) and the United States ($1.8B). World exports came to about $15.3B, 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 842951?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842951 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 16% of world imports), Canada ($1.5B) and Germany ($881M). World imports came to about $15.6B, 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 842951 structured?
HS code 842951 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842951?
Brazil splits HS code 842951 into 7 NCM codes: 8429.51.11 (Underground mining loader-transporters), 8429.51.19 (Other front-end loader-transporters), 8429.51.21 (Front-end loader power units, 609 HP or more), 8429.51.29 (Front-end loader power units under 609 HP), 8429.51.91 (Front-end shovel loaders, 399 HP or more), 8429.51.92 (Front-end shovel loaders, 59 HP or less), 8429.51.99 (Front-end loaders over 59 HP and under 399 HP). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.