HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8431.41 – Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430

HS code 8431.41 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery parts, buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430. It is used for excavator buckets, backhoe shovels, hydraulic grabs, grapple attachments and clamshell buckets.

What HS 8431.41 covers

This specific HS code covers essential working attachments like buckets, shovels, grabs, and grips, designed for heavy machinery classified under headings 8426 (cranes, excavators, mechanical shovels) and 8430 (other earth-moving, boring, or compacting machinery). These parts are critical for the functionality and versatility of construction, mining, and material handling equipment, enabling them to perform various tasks efficiently. The international trade is driven by the constant wear and tear of these components, requiring frequent replacement, and the need for specialized attachments for different job requirements. Importers include construction companies, mining operators, and equipment rental firms. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers, focusing on robust design, material strength, and compatibility with various machine brands to meet global demand.

Covers
  • Excavator buckets
  • Backhoe shovels
  • Hydraulic grabs
  • Grapple attachments
  • Clamshell buckets
  • Rock buckets
  • Trenching buckets
  • Quick couplers for excavators
Examples
  • Caterpillar excavator buckets
  • Komatsu hydraulic grabs
  • Volvo quick couplers
  • Doosan heavy-duty shovels

Codes often confused with 8431.41

Common mistake. Can be confused with general machinery parts (8431.49) or even the machinery itself (8426 or 8430) if not clearly identified as an attachment. The key is that these are *parts* specifically for the *working end* of 8426 and 8430 machinery.

8431.49Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 843184.26Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane84.30Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers

Top exporters and importers of HS code 843141, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843141 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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. 1 China $362M
  2. 2 Mexico $247M
  3. 3 United States $238M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $509M
  2. 2 Germany $199M
  3. 3 France $141M

World total: $2.7B 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 8431.41

Brazil does not split HS 8431.41: its NCM code is 8431.41.00.

  1. 8431.41.00 Buckets, shovels, grabs and grips for machineryCaçambas (Baldes*), mesmo de mandíbulas, pás, ganchos e tenazes

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.31 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8431.41

What is HS code 843141?

HS code 843141 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430. This specific HS code covers essential working attachments like buckets, shovels, grabs, and grips, designed for heavy machinery classified under headings 8426 (cranes, excavators, mechanical shovels) and 8430 (other earth-moving, boring, or compacting machinery). These parts are critical for the functionality and versatility of construction, mining, and material handling equipment, enabling them to perform various tasks efficiently. The international trade is driven by the constant wear and tear of these components, requiring frequent replacement, and the need for specialized attachments for different job requirements. Importers include construction companies, mining operators, and equipment rental firms. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers, focusing on robust design, material strength, and compatibility with various machine brands to meet global demand.

What products fall under HS code 843141?

Excavator buckets, backhoe shovels, hydraulic grabs, grapple attachments, clamshell buckets, rock buckets, trenching buckets, quick couplers for excavators

What are common misclassifications for HS code 843141?

Can be confused with general machinery parts (8431.49) or even the machinery itself (8426 or 8430) if not clearly identified as an attachment. The key is that these are *parts* specifically for the *working end* of 8426 and 8430 machinery.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843141?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843141 in UN Comtrade data were China ($362M, 13% of world exports), Mexico ($247M) and the United States ($238M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 843141?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843141 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($509M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($199M) and France ($141M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 843141 structured?

HS code 843141 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (31) 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 843141?

In Brazil, HS code 843141 is NCM 8431.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.