HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8430.50 – Machinery; for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430
HS code 8430.50 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430. It is used for wheel loaders, track loaders, articulated dump trucks, motor graders and compactors (self-propelled, n.e.c.).
What HS 8430.50 covers
This category encompasses a broad range of self-propelled machinery used for handling earth, minerals, or ores, not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 8430. It's a crucial segment for construction, mining, and quarrying industries, covering equipment that moves, loads, or processes materials on-site. The international trade in these machines is driven by global infrastructure development, resource extraction projects, and the need for efficient material handling solutions. Importers are typically large construction companies, mining operators, and government agencies investing in public works. Exporters are predominantly industrialized nations known for their heavy equipment manufacturing, emphasizing robust design, high capacity, and advanced operational features. Key trade factors include machine size, power, and specialized attachments for diverse applications.
- Covers
- Wheel loaders
- Track loaders
- Articulated dump trucks
- Motor graders
- Compactors (self-propelled, n.e.c.)
- Material handlers (self-propelled)
- Surface miners (self-propelled)
- Examples
- Caterpillar 980M Wheel Loader
- Komatsu WA470 Wheel Loader
- Volvo A45G Articulated Hauler
- John Deere 872GP Motor Grader
Codes often confused with 8430.50
Common mistake. Often confused with 8429 (bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, mechanical shovels, compacting machinery, self-propelled) which is more specific. This code serves as a residual category for self-propelled earth-moving equipment not explicitly listed in 8429.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843050, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843050 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $793M 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $193M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $86M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $217M 16% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$122M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $87M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 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 8430.50
Brazil does not split HS 8430.50: its NCM code is 8430.50.00.
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 8430.50
What is HS code 843050?
HS code 843050 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430. This category encompasses a broad range of self-propelled machinery used for handling earth, minerals, or ores, not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 8430. It's a crucial segment for construction, mining, and quarrying industries, covering equipment that moves, loads, or processes materials on-site. The international trade in these machines is driven by global infrastructure development, resource extraction projects, and the need for efficient material handling solutions. Importers are typically large construction companies, mining operators, and government agencies investing in public works. Exporters are predominantly industrialized nations known for their heavy equipment manufacturing, emphasizing robust design, high capacity, and advanced operational features. Key trade factors include machine size, power, and specialized attachments for diverse applications.
What products fall under HS code 843050?
Wheel loaders, track loaders, articulated dump trucks, motor graders, compactors (self-propelled, n.e.c.), material handlers (self-propelled), surface miners (self-propelled)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843050?
Often confused with 8429 (bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, mechanical shovels, compacting machinery, self-propelled) which is more specific. This code serves as a residual category for self-propelled earth-moving equipment not explicitly listed in 8429.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843050?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843050 in UN Comtrade data were China ($793M, 51% of world exports), Germany ($193M) and Italy ($86M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 843050?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843050 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($217M, 16% of world imports), Russia (about $122M) and France ($87M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 843050 structured?
HS code 843050 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843050?
In Brazil, HS code 843050 is NCM 8430.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.