HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8479.10 – Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like
HS code 8479.10 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery and mechanical appliances, for public works, building or the like. It is used for road rollers, asphalt pavers, concrete mixers (non-truck mounted), road marking machines and pile drivers.
What HS 8479.10 covers
This broad HS code covers machinery and mechanical appliances primarily used for public works, building, or similar civil engineering applications. This includes a diverse range of specialized equipment essential for infrastructure development, road construction, concrete mixing, and various site preparation tasks, provided they are not classified more specifically elsewhere (e.g., earthmoving under 8429). These machines are crucial for urban expansion, large-scale construction projects, and maintaining public infrastructure globally. International trade is heavily influenced by government spending on infrastructure, economic development, and urbanization trends. Importers include construction companies, government agencies, and equipment rental firms, seeking robust and efficient heavy machinery. Exporters often offer advanced, durable, and increasingly automated equipment.
- Covers
- Road rollers
- Asphalt pavers
- Concrete mixers (non-truck mounted)
- Road marking machines
- Pile drivers
- Trenching machines (non-excavator type)
- Stationary concrete pumps
- Vibratory compactors
- Examples
- Wirtgen Asphalt Pavers
- Bomag Road Rollers
- Putzmeister Concrete Pumps
- Caterpillar (specific non-8429 items)
- Liebherr (specific non-8429 items)
Codes often confused with 8479.10
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 8429 (earthmoving machinery like excavators, bulldozers) or 8426 (cranes), but 847910 covers other specialized construction equipment. Also, 847989 (other specific function machines) if not clearly for public works/building.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847910, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847910 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 Germany $1.6B 44% of world exports
- 2 China $589M 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $297M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $529M 15% of world imports
- 2 France $247M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Italy $161M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 8479.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8479.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8479.10.10 Self-propelled bituminous paving machinesAutomotrizes para espalhar e calcar pisos (pavimentos) betuminosos
- 8479.10.90 Other public works and construction machineryOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.79 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8479.10
What is HS code 847910?
HS code 847910 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like. This broad HS code covers machinery and mechanical appliances primarily used for public works, building, or similar civil engineering applications. This includes a diverse range of specialized equipment essential for infrastructure development, road construction, concrete mixing, and various site preparation tasks, provided they are not classified more specifically elsewhere (e.g., earthmoving under 8429). These machines are crucial for urban expansion, large-scale construction projects, and maintaining public infrastructure globally. International trade is heavily influenced by government spending on infrastructure, economic development, and urbanization trends. Importers include construction companies, government agencies, and equipment rental firms, seeking robust and efficient heavy machinery. Exporters often offer advanced, durable, and increasingly automated equipment.
What products fall under HS code 847910?
Road rollers, asphalt pavers, concrete mixers (non-truck mounted), road marking machines, pile drivers, trenching machines (non-excavator type), stationary concrete pumps, vibratory compactors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847910?
Frequently confused with 8429 (earthmoving machinery like excavators, bulldozers) or 8426 (cranes), but 847910 covers other specialized construction equipment. Also, 847989 (other specific function machines) if not clearly for public works/building.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847910?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847910 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.6B, 44% of world exports), China ($589M) and the United States ($297M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 847910?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847910 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($529M, 15% of world imports), France ($247M) and Italy ($161M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 847910 structured?
HS code 847910 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (79) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847910?
Brazil splits HS code 847910 into 2 NCM codes: 8479.10.10 (Self-propelled bituminous paving machines), 8479.10.90 (Other public works and construction machinery). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.