HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8430.10 – Pile-drivers and pile-extractors
HS code 8430.10 is the 6-digit subheading for pile-drivers and pile-extractors. It is used for hydraulic pile drivers, vibratory pile drivers, diesel pile hammers, drop hammers and sheet pile extractors.
What HS 8430.10 covers
HS code 843010 covers pile-drivers and pile-extractors, specialized heavy machinery essential for foundation work in civil engineering and construction. Pile drivers are used to drive piles (long, sturdy columns) into the ground to create stable foundations for buildings, bridges, and other structures, while pile extractors remove them. These machines are critical for projects in challenging soil conditions or where deep foundations are required. Importers are typically countries undertaking large-scale infrastructure development, urban expansion, or coastal construction. Exporters are specialized manufacturers in industrialized nations known for their precision engineering. Trade in this equipment often involves high-value transactions, specialized transport, and considerations for environmental impact and noise reduction.
- Covers
- Hydraulic pile drivers
- Vibratory pile drivers
- Diesel pile hammers
- Drop hammers
- Sheet pile extractors
- Auger pile drivers
- Impact pile drivers
- Examples
- Junttan PM25
- Bauer BG 28
- ABI Mobilram TM 18/20
- PVE 23VM
- ICE 416L
Codes often confused with 8430.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with general drilling or boring machinery (843041) if the specific function of driving or extracting piles is not clearly identified, or with other construction tools (8467).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843010, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843010 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, 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 China $256M 29% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $132M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $102M 12% of world exports
World total: $885M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $92M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$66M 8.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $65M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $832M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 8430.10
Brazil does not split HS 8430.10: its NCM code is 8430.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.30 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8430.10
What is HS code 843010?
HS code 843010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pile-drivers and pile-extractors. HS code 843010 covers pile-drivers and pile-extractors, specialized heavy machinery essential for foundation work in civil engineering and construction. Pile drivers are used to drive piles (long, sturdy columns) into the ground to create stable foundations for buildings, bridges, and other structures, while pile extractors remove them. These machines are critical for projects in challenging soil conditions or where deep foundations are required. Importers are typically countries undertaking large-scale infrastructure development, urban expansion, or coastal construction. Exporters are specialized manufacturers in industrialized nations known for their precision engineering. Trade in this equipment often involves high-value transactions, specialized transport, and considerations for environmental impact and noise reduction.
What products fall under HS code 843010?
Hydraulic pile drivers, vibratory pile drivers, diesel pile hammers, drop hammers, sheet pile extractors, auger pile drivers, impact pile drivers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843010?
Can be confused with general drilling or boring machinery (843041) if the specific function of driving or extracting piles is not clearly identified, or with other construction tools (8467).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843010?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($256M, 29% of world exports), the Netherlands ($132M) and Germany ($102M). World exports came to about $885M, 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 843010?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843010 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($92M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $66M) and the United Kingdom ($65M). World imports came to about $832M, 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 843010 structured?
HS code 843010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843010?
In Brazil, HS code 843010 is NCM 8430.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.