HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8431.49 – Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
HS code 8431.49 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431. It is used for excavator buckets, bulldozer blades, track links, conveyor belts and crusher jaws.
What HS 8431.49 covers
This HS code encompasses a broad range of parts for machinery used in handling earth, minerals, or ores, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8431. This includes components for excavators, bulldozers, loaders, mining trucks, crushers, and conveyors. The trade in these parts is vital for the global construction, mining, and quarrying industries, ensuring the continuous operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. Exporters are typically major machinery manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers, while importers range from large construction firms to mining companies worldwide. Key aspects influencing trade include the durability of materials, precision engineering, and the ability to withstand harsh operating conditions, as well as the global demand for infrastructure and raw materials.
- Covers
- Excavator buckets
- Bulldozer blades
- Track links
- Conveyor belts
- Crusher jaws
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Gearboxes for earthmovers
- Ripper teeth
- Examples
- Caterpillar bucket teeth
- Komatsu track shoes
- Volvo CE hydraulic pumps
- Metso Outotec crusher liners
- Liebherr undercarriage parts
Codes often confused with 8431.49
Common mistake. Often confused with 8431.43 if the parts are for drilling equipment, or with the complete machines themselves (e.g., 8429 for excavators). The distinction is 'parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores' and not specifically for boring/sinking.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843149, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843149 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $8.7B 29% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.6B 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.0B 6.5% of world exports
World total: $30.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.0B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.6B 5.3% of world imports
World total: $30.1B 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 8431.49 5
Brazil splits HS 8431.49 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8431.49.10 Parts of cranes and derricksDe máquinas ou aparelhos da posição 84.26
- 8431.49.2 Of machinery of heading 84.29 or 84.30De máquinas ou aparelhos das posições 84.29 ou 84.30 Group
- 8431.49.21 Cabs for earth-moving machineryCabinas
- 8431.49.22 Crawler tracks for earth-moving machineryLagartas (esteiras)
- 8431.49.23 Fuel tanks and reservoirs for earth-moversTanques de combustível e demais reservatórios
- 8431.49.29 Other parts of earth-moving machineryOutras
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 8431.49
What is HS code 843149?
HS code 843149 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431. This HS code encompasses a broad range of parts for machinery used in handling earth, minerals, or ores, not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8431. This includes components for excavators, bulldozers, loaders, mining trucks, crushers, and conveyors. The trade in these parts is vital for the global construction, mining, and quarrying industries, ensuring the continuous operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. Exporters are typically major machinery manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers, while importers range from large construction firms to mining companies worldwide. Key aspects influencing trade include the durability of materials, precision engineering, and the ability to withstand harsh operating conditions, as well as the global demand for infrastructure and raw materials.
What products fall under HS code 843149?
Excavator buckets, bulldozer blades, track links, conveyor belts, crusher jaws, hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes for earthmovers, ripper teeth
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843149?
Often confused with 8431.43 if the parts are for drilling equipment, or with the complete machines themselves (e.g., 8429 for excavators). The distinction is 'parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores' and not specifically for boring/sinking.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843149?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843149 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.7B, 29% of world exports), the United States ($2.6B) and Germany ($2.0B). World exports came to about $30.4B, 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 843149?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843149 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and Japan ($1.6B). World imports came to about $30.1B, 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 843149 structured?
HS code 843149 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843149?
Brazil splits HS code 843149 into 5 NCM codes: 8431.49.10 (Parts of cranes and derricks), 8431.49.21 (Cabs for earth-moving machinery), 8431.49.22 (Crawler tracks for earth-moving machinery), 8431.49.23 (Fuel tanks and reservoirs for earth-movers), 8431.49.29 (Other parts of earth-moving machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.