HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8430.41 – Boring or sinking machinery; self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430
HS code 8430.41 is the 6-digit subheading for boring or sinking machinery, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430. It is used for self-propelled drilling rigs, water well drilling rigs, oil and gas drilling rigs (mobile), geotechnical drilling rigs and core drilling rigs.
What HS 8430.41 covers
HS code 843041 covers self-propelled boring or sinking machinery, not elsewhere specified in heading 8430. This broad category includes mobile drilling rigs used for a variety of purposes beyond specific coal/rock cutting or tunnelling, such as drilling water wells, oil and gas exploration, geotechnical investigations, and foundation drilling. These machines are crucial for resource exploration, environmental studies, and various civil engineering applications. Importers include oil and gas companies, geological survey firms, and construction companies globally, seeking efficient and mobile drilling solutions. Exporters are typically manufacturers from countries with strong engineering and heavy machinery industries, offering diverse rigs tailored to different depths, ground conditions, and drilling methods.
- Covers
- Self-propelled drilling rigs
- Water well drilling rigs
- Oil and gas drilling rigs (mobile)
- Geotechnical drilling rigs
- Core drilling rigs
- Blast hole drills
- Exploration drilling rigs
- Examples
- Atlas Copco SmartROC D65
- Sandvik DR410i
- Epiroc FlexiROC D65
- Schramm T450WS
- Boart Longyear LF90D
Codes often confused with 8430.41
Common mistake. Frequently confused with self-propelled coal/rock cutters (843031) if the primary function isn't strictly 'boring or sinking' rather than 'cutting,' or with non-self-propelled boring machinery (843049).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843041, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843041 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.8% 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 $1.2B 26% of world exports
- 2 United States $585M 13% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $464M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $441M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 Australia $321M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $273M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 8430.41 4
Brazil splits HS 8430.41 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8430.41.10 Self-propelled percussion drilling rigsPerfuratriz de percussão
- 8430.41.20 Self-propelled rotary drilling rigsPerfuratriz rotativa
- 8430.41.30 Self-propelled rotary boring machinesMáquinas de sondagem, rotativas
- 8430.41.90 Other self-propelled boring or sinking machineryOutras
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 8430.41
What is HS code 843041?
HS code 843041 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Boring or sinking machinery; self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430. HS code 843041 covers self-propelled boring or sinking machinery, not elsewhere specified in heading 8430. This broad category includes mobile drilling rigs used for a variety of purposes beyond specific coal/rock cutting or tunnelling, such as drilling water wells, oil and gas exploration, geotechnical investigations, and foundation drilling. These machines are crucial for resource exploration, environmental studies, and various civil engineering applications. Importers include oil and gas companies, geological survey firms, and construction companies globally, seeking efficient and mobile drilling solutions. Exporters are typically manufacturers from countries with strong engineering and heavy machinery industries, offering diverse rigs tailored to different depths, ground conditions, and drilling methods.
What products fall under HS code 843041?
Self-propelled drilling rigs, water well drilling rigs, oil and gas drilling rigs (mobile), geotechnical drilling rigs, core drilling rigs, blast hole drills, exploration drilling rigs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843041?
Frequently confused with self-propelled coal/rock cutters (843031) if the primary function isn't strictly 'boring or sinking' rather than 'cutting,' or with non-self-propelled boring machinery (843049).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843041?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843041 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 26% of world exports), the United States ($585M) and Sweden ($464M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 843041?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843041 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($441M, 9.8% of world imports), Australia ($321M) and Türkiye ($273M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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 843041 structured?
HS code 843041 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843041?
Brazil splits HS code 843041 into 4 NCM codes: 8430.41.10 (Self-propelled percussion drilling rigs), 8430.41.20 (Self-propelled rotary drilling rigs), 8430.41.30 (Self-propelled rotary boring machines), 8430.41.90 (Other self-propelled boring or sinking machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.