HS Code Subheading

Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled

8430.61 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 843061

This HS code covers non-self-propelled machinery specifically designed for tamping or compacting materials, primarily used in construction, road building, and landscaping. These machines are essential for preparing stable foundations, compacting asphalt, and ensuring soil density, often operated manually or towed by other vehicles. The international trade in these compactors is vital for infrastructure projects globally, as they ensure the longevity and safety of roads, buildings, and other structures. Importers include construction contractors, road maintenance companies, and equipment rental businesses seeking reliable and efficient ground preparation tools. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in light to medium construction equipment, focusing on ergonomic design, ease of maintenance, and compliance with compaction standards.

Products Under This Code

Plate compactors (vibratory), rammer compactors, trench rollers (walk-behind), vibratory tampers, soil compactors (towed), asphalt compactors (towed), vibratory screeds (non-self-propelled)

Real World Examples

Wacker Neuson DPU 6555 Plate Compactor, Mikasa MTX-60 Rammer, Bomag BP25/50 Plate Compactor, Dynapac CT3000 Towed Compactor

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 8429.40 (compacting machinery, self-propelled) due to similar function. The key distinguishing factor is the 'not self-propelled' characteristic of the machinery.

Products Classified Under 8430.61

Plate compactorRammerVibratory plate

Related Codes

8430.10 Pile-drivers and pile-extractors 8430.20 Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers 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 8430.69 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

Germany, USA, and China are major exporters; countries with active infrastructure development like India, Brazil, and various European nations are key importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 843061?

HS code 843061 covers: Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled. This HS code covers non-self-propelled machinery specifically designed for tamping or compacting materials, primarily used in construction, road building, and landscaping. These machines are essential for preparing stable foundations, compacting asphalt, and ensuring soil density, often operated manually or towed by other vehicles. The international trade in these compactors is vital for infrastructure projects globally, as they ensure the longevity and safety of roads, buildings, and other structures. Importers include construction contractors, road maintenance companies, and equipment rental businesses seeking reliable and efficient ground preparation tools. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in light to medium construction equipment, focusing on ergonomic design, ease of maintenance, and compliance with compaction standards.

What products fall under HS code 843061?

Plate compactors (vibratory), rammer compactors, trench rollers (walk-behind), vibratory tampers, soil compactors (towed), asphalt compactors (towed), vibratory screeds (non-self-propelled)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843061?

Can be confused with 8429.40 (compacting machinery, self-propelled) due to similar function. The key distinguishing factor is the 'not self-propelled' characteristic of the machinery.

How is HS code 843061 structured?

HS code 843061 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 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.