Product classification
HS code for Crawler dozer: 8429.11
Bulldozers and angledozers, self-propelled, track laying.
Classification of crawler dozer under HS 8429.11
The crawler dozer is classified under HS code 8429.11. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances. Heading 8429 specifically covers self-propelled earth-moving machinery such as bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levellers, and scrapers. The subheading 8429.11 is reserved for track-laying (crawler) bulldozers and angledozers. The classification is based on two primary criteria: the machine must be self-propelled, and it must utilize tracks rather than wheels for locomotion. These machines are designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, pushing large quantities of soil, sand, or rubble. The permanent attachment of the blade or dozer equipment to a track-laying tractor unit defines the product. If the tractor and the blade were imported separately, they might be classified differently, but as a complete functional unit, they fall under 8429.11. The distinction between a bulldozer (which pushes forward) and an angledozer (which can push at an angle) is also covered within this single subheading. The track-laying mechanism is essential for providing the necessary traction in soft or uneven terrain, which is a defining characteristic of the crawler dozer. This classification is supported by the Explanatory Notes to the HS, which emphasize the self-propelled nature and the specific earth-moving function of the equipment.
- Covers
- Tracked bulldozers
- Crawler-mounted angledozers
- Heavy-duty earthmoving tractors with permanent blades
- Track-laying snow dozers
- Swamp dozers with wide tracks
- Also under 8429.11
- Caterpillar D10T2
- Komatsu D375A
- John Deere 1050K
- Liebherr PR 776
Codes often confused with 8429.11
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. Crawler dozers are often confused with 8429.19, which is for wheeled bulldozers. They may also be confused with 8429.51 (front-end shovel loaders) if the attachment is misunderstood. Additionally, 8701 (tractors) is sometimes used incorrectly if the blade is not permanently attached or if the vehicle is a standard agricultural tractor.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842911 (the code used for crawler dozer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842911 (the code used for crawler dozer) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 842911, not only crawler dozer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $943M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $904M 20% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $815M 18% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $314M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Australia $272M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 crawler dozer
Brazil splits HS 8429.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8429.11.10Crawler bulldozers and angledozers, 520 HP or more
- 8429.11.90Crawler bulldozers and angledozers under 520 HP
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crawler dozer
What is the HS code for Crawler dozer?
The HS code for Crawler dozer is 842911 (Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying). The HS code for a crawler dozer is 8429.11, specifically for track-laying self-propelled bulldozers.
How do I classify Crawler dozer for customs?
Crawler dozer is classified under HS code 842911 — Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Difference between 8429.11 and 8429.19?
HS code 8429.11 is for machines that move on tracks (crawlers), while 8429.19 is for machines that move on wheels.
Which countries are the top exporters of crawler dozer (HS 842911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842911 (the code used for crawler dozer) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($943M, 21% of world exports), China ($904M) and Brazil ($815M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 crawler dozer (HS 842911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842911 (the code used for crawler dozer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($314M) and Australia ($272M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Crawler dozer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842911 for Crawler dozer 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 crawler dozer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842911 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for crawler dozer depends on the product's details: 8429.11.10 (Crawler bulldozers and angledozers, 520 HP or more), 8429.11.90 (Crawler bulldozers and angledozers under 520 HP).