Product classification
HS code for Building machinery: 8479.10
Machinery and mechanical appliances, for public works, building or the like.
Classification of building machinery under HS 8479.10
Building machinery for public works and construction is classified under HS code 8479.10. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8479 is a residual or "basket" heading for machines and mechanical appliances that have individual functions but are not specified or included elsewhere in the more specific headings of Chapter 84. Subheading 8479.10 is specifically dedicated to machinery for public works, building, or similar purposes. This includes specialized equipment used for road surfacing, concrete preparation at a construction site, or soil stabilization. The classification depends on the machine's primary function being related to civil engineering and construction tasks that do not involve earth-moving (which is covered in 8429) or mineral processing (which is covered in 8474).
- Covers
- Concrete spreaders and pavers
- Bituminous road-surfacing finishers
- Vibratory motor-driven compactors (non-self-propelled)
- Mortar or concrete pumps and sprayers
- Machines for maintaining public roads
- Also under 8479.10
- 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. A frequent error is classifying building machinery under HS code 8429, which covers self-propelled earth-moving machinery like bulldozers and graders. If the machine is for finishing or surfacing rather than moving earth, 8479.10 is more appropriate. Another confusion arises with 8474.31 (Concrete or mortar mixers), which covers the mixing function specifically, whereas 8479.10 covers broader building application machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847910 (the code used for building machinery), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847910 (the code used for building machinery) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847910, not only building machinery.
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 building machinery
Brazil splits HS 8479.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8479.10.10Self-propelled bituminous paving machines
- 8479.10.90Other public works and construction machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about building machinery
What is the HS code for Building machinery?
The HS code for Building machinery is 847910 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like). The HS code for machinery and mechanical appliances for public works, building, or the like is 8479.10.
How do I classify Building machinery for customs?
Building machinery is classified under HS code 847910 — Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include cranes or excavators?
No, cranes are classified under 8426 and excavators are classified under 8429 or 8430, as they have more specific headings.
Which countries are the top exporters of building machinery (HS 847910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847910 (the code used for building machinery) 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 building machinery (HS 847910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847910 (the code used for building machinery) 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.
Is the HS code for Building machinery the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847910 for Building machinery is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for building machinery in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for building machinery depends on the product's details: 8479.10.10 (Self-propelled bituminous paving machines), 8479.10.90 (Other public works and construction machinery).