Product classification
HS code for Compactor: 8429.40
Tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Classification of compactor under HS 8429.40
Self-propelled compactors, including road rollers and tamping machines, are classified under HS code 8429.40. This classification is governed by the provisions of heading 8429, which covers heavy, self-propelled earth-moving, grading, and excavating machinery. The subheading 8429.40 specifically targets machinery designed for the compaction of soil, gravel, concrete, or bituminous materials (asphalt). These machines work through the application of static weight, vibration, or impact (tamping). To fall under this code, the machine must be self-propelled, meaning it possesses an integral power source and propulsion system. This classification is determined by GRI 1 and 6. The technical nature of the machine—specifically its ability to move under its own power while performing the compaction function—is the primary factor that separates it from towed equipment or hand-operated tools. These machines are essential in civil engineering and road construction projects for ensuring the structural integrity of the ground or pavement layers.
- Covers
- Self-propelled vibratory rollers
- Tandem smooth-drum rollers
- Pneumatic tired rollers (self-propelled)
- Sheepsfoot rollers (self-propelled)
- Self-propelled tamping machines for road work
- Also under 8429.40
- Hamm HD+ 120 VV
- Bomag BW213DH-5
- Caterpillar CB10
- Dynapac CA6000D
- Ammann ARX 90
Codes often confused with 8429.40
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8430.61, which covers tamping or compacting machinery that is not self-propelled (e.g., towed rollers). Importers must ensure the machine has its own drive system to stay in 8429.40. Another area of confusion is HS code 8479.10, which covers machinery for public works or construction not elsewhere specified; however, because compactors are specifically named in 8429, that heading takes precedence. Additionally, small hand-held vibratory rammers or plate compactors are often misclassified here, but they typically belong in 8467 if they are pneumatic or have a non-electric motor, or 8479 if they are pedestrian-controlled but not considered "heavy" machinery in the sense of heading 8429.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842940 (the code used for compactor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842940 (the code used for compactor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 842940, not only compactor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $821M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $693M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $169M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $414M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $141M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $101M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 compactor
Brazil classifies compactor under NCM 8429.40.00: HS 8429.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about compactor
What is the HS code for Compactor?
The HS code for Compactor is 842940 (Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled).
How do I classify Compactor for customs?
Compactor is classified under HS code 842940 — Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a self-propelled compactor?
The HS code for a self-propelled compactor or road roller is 8429.40.
Does this code include towed rollers?
No, towed rollers are classified under HS code 8430.61 as they are not self-propelled.
Which countries are the top exporters of compactor (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842940 (the code used for compactor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($821M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($693M) and the United States ($169M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of compactor (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842940 (the code used for compactor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($414M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($141M) and the United Kingdom ($101M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Compactor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842940 for Compactor 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 compactor in Brazil?
In Brazil, compactor (HS 842940) is classified under NCM 8429.40.00.