HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8429.52 – Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; with a 360 degree revolving super structure
HS code 8429.52 is the 6-digit subheading for mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, with a 360 degree revolving super structure. It is used for hydraulic excavators, crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, mini excavators and long-reach excavators.
What HS 8429.52 covers
HS code 842952 specifically identifies mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders equipped with a 360-degree revolving superstructure. These machines are the workhorses of excavation, demolition, and heavy lifting, capable of digging, trenching, and loading with high precision and maneuverability. They are crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects, mining, and urban development. Importers are typically countries with active construction sectors, resource extraction industries, or those rebuilding infrastructure. Exporters are highly industrialized nations known for their advanced engineering and manufacturing of heavy machinery. Trade in these machines emphasizes technological sophistication, fuel efficiency, safety features, and the ability to operate in diverse and challenging environments.
- Covers
- Hydraulic excavators
- Crawler excavators
- Wheeled excavators
- Mini excavators
- Long-reach excavators
- Demolition excavators
- Material handlers (with 360-degree swing)
- Examples
- Caterpillar 320
- Komatsu PC210LC-11
- Hitachi ZX200-5G
- Volvo EC220E
- John Deere 210G LC
Codes often confused with 8429.52
Common mistake. Often confused with other types of shovel loaders (842951 or 842959) if the '360-degree revolving superstructure' characteristic is not strictly applied, or with specialized mining machinery (843031).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842952, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842952 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $10.8B 33% of world exports
- 2 Japan $7.7B 23% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $2.3B 7.1% of world exports
World total: $33.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.3B 14% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $1.5B 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $1.3B 4.0% of world imports
World total: $31.4B 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 8429.52 5
Brazil splits HS 8429.52 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8429.52.1 ExcavatorsEscavadores Group
- 8429.52.11 Revolving excavators, 650 HP or moreDe potência no volante igual ou superior a 484,7 kW (650 HP)
- 8429.52.12 Revolving excavators, 54 HP or lessDe potência no volante inferior ou igual a 40,3 kW (54 HP)
- 8429.52.19 Revolving excavators over 54 HP and under 650 HPOutras
- 8429.52.20 Revolving power units for drilling or earth rigsInfraestruturas motoras, próprias para receber equipamentos das subposições 8430.49, 8430.61 ou 8430.69, mesmo com dispositivo de deslocamento sobre trilhos
- 8429.52.90 Other 360-degree revolving shovels and loadersOutras
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 8429.52
What is HS code 842952?
HS code 842952 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; with a 360 degree revolving super structure. HS code 842952 specifically identifies mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders equipped with a 360-degree revolving superstructure. These machines are the workhorses of excavation, demolition, and heavy lifting, capable of digging, trenching, and loading with high precision and maneuverability. They are crucial for large-scale infrastructure projects, mining, and urban development. Importers are typically countries with active construction sectors, resource extraction industries, or those rebuilding infrastructure. Exporters are highly industrialized nations known for their advanced engineering and manufacturing of heavy machinery. Trade in these machines emphasizes technological sophistication, fuel efficiency, safety features, and the ability to operate in diverse and challenging environments.
What products fall under HS code 842952?
Hydraulic excavators, crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, mini excavators, long-reach excavators, demolition excavators, material handlers (with 360-degree swing)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842952?
Often confused with other types of shovel loaders (842951 or 842959) if the '360-degree revolving superstructure' characteristic is not strictly applied, or with specialized mining machinery (843031).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842952?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842952 in UN Comtrade data were China ($10.8B, 33% of world exports), Japan ($7.7B) and South Korea ($2.3B). World exports came to about $33.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842952?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842952 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.3B, 14% of world imports), Indonesia ($1.5B) and Canada ($1.3B). World imports came to about $31.4B, 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 842952 structured?
HS code 842952 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842952?
Brazil splits HS code 842952 into 5 NCM codes: 8429.52.11 (Revolving excavators, 650 HP or more), 8429.52.12 (Revolving excavators, 54 HP or less), 8429.52.19 (Revolving excavators over 54 HP and under 650 HP), 8429.52.20 (Revolving power units for drilling or earth rigs), 8429.52.90 (Other 360-degree revolving shovels and loaders). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.