HS Code Subheading

Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers

8430.20 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 843020

This HS code encompasses snow-ploughs and snow-blowers, essential equipment for winter maintenance and clearing snow from roads, airports, and public spaces. These machines range from small residential units to large industrial-grade equipment used by municipalities and transportation authorities. Importers are predominantly countries and regions that experience significant snowfall, where efficient snow removal is critical for public safety, transportation, and economic activity. Exporters are typically manufacturers located in cold climate regions with established expertise in winter machinery. Trade is often seasonal, driven by weather patterns, and focuses on durability, efficiency, and adaptability to various snow conditions and vehicle types.

Products Under This Code

Truck-mounted snow plows, airport snow blowers, walk-behind snow blowers, tractor-mounted snow plows, rotary snow plows, municipal snow removal vehicles, snow throwers

Real World Examples

Western Prodigy, Boss V-Plow, Ariens Deluxe 28, Honda HSS1332ATD, Oshkosh HT-Series

Common Misclassification

Sometimes confused with agricultural machinery (8432) if attached to tractors, or with general utility vehicles (8705) if the snow removal function isn't emphasized as its primary purpose.

Products Classified Under 8430.20

Snow plowSnow blowerSnow removal machine

Related Codes

8430.10 Pile-drivers and pile-extractors 8430.31 Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery; self-propelled 8430.39 Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery; not self-propelled 8430.41 Boring or sinking machinery; self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 8430.49 Boring and sinking machinery; not self-propelled 8430.50 Machinery; for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 8430.61 Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled 8430.69 Machinery; for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores; not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Canada, the USA, and Russia are major importers, while the USA, Canada, and Sweden are key exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 843020?

HS code 843020 covers: Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. This HS code encompasses snow-ploughs and snow-blowers, essential equipment for winter maintenance and clearing snow from roads, airports, and public spaces. These machines range from small residential units to large industrial-grade equipment used by municipalities and transportation authorities. Importers are predominantly countries and regions that experience significant snowfall, where efficient snow removal is critical for public safety, transportation, and economic activity. Exporters are typically manufacturers located in cold climate regions with established expertise in winter machinery. Trade is often seasonal, driven by weather patterns, and focuses on durability, efficiency, and adaptability to various snow conditions and vehicle types.

What products fall under HS code 843020?

Truck-mounted snow plows, airport snow blowers, walk-behind snow blowers, tractor-mounted snow plows, rotary snow plows, municipal snow removal vehicles, snow throwers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843020?

Sometimes confused with agricultural machinery (8432) if attached to tractors, or with general utility vehicles (8705) if the snow removal function isn't emphasized as its primary purpose.

How is HS code 843020 structured?

HS code 843020 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.