HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8430.20 – Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers
HS code 8430.20 is the 6-digit subheading for snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. It is used for truck-mounted snow plows, airport snow blowers, walk-behind snow blowers, tractor-mounted snow plows and rotary snow plows.
What HS 8430.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Truck-mounted snow plows
- Airport snow blowers
- Walk-behind snow blowers
- Tractor-mounted snow plows
- Rotary snow plows
- Municipal snow removal vehicles
- Snow throwers
- Examples
- Western Prodigy
- Boss V-Plow
- Ariens Deluxe 28
- Honda HSS1332ATD
- Oshkosh HT-Series
Codes often confused with 8430.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843020, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843020 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 $184M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $139M 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $83M 11% of world exports
World total: $744M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $212M 30% of world imports
- 2 Canada $183M 26% of world imports
- 3 Norway $58M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $708M 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 code for 8430.20
Brazil does not split HS 8430.20: its NCM code is 8430.20.00.
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 8430.20
What is HS code 843020?
HS code 843020 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843020?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843020 in UN Comtrade data were China ($184M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($139M) and Canada ($83M). World exports came to about $744M, 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 843020?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843020 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($212M, 30% of world imports), Canada ($183M) and Norway ($58M). World imports came to about $708M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843020?
In Brazil, HS code 843020 is NCM 8430.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.