Product classification
HS code for Earth scraper: 8429.30
Scrapers, self-propelled.
Classification of earth scraper under HS 8429.30
Earth scrapers that are self-propelled are classified under HS code 8429.30. This classification is determined by GRI 1 and the specific text of Heading 8429, which covers self-propelled earth-moving machinery such as bulldozers, graders, levelers, and scrapers. A scraper is a heavy equipment machine used for earthmoving that has a hopper (bowl) with a sharp horizontal cutting edge. The machine moves forward, the edge cuts into the soil, and the bowl fills up. Once full, the bowl is lifted and the load is transported to a fill area. The classification 8429.30 is strictly for units that have an integrated propulsion system. This machinery is essential in large-scale civil engineering and road construction. The HS code reflects the machine's primary function of excavating and transporting earth over short distances.
- Covers
- Self-propelled wheel tractor-scrapers
- Elevating scrapers (self-propelled)
- Open-bowl scrapers with integrated engines
- Tandem-powered scrapers
- Push-pull scraper systems (self-propelled units)
- Also under 8429.30
- Caterpillar 621K
- John Deere 260E
- Komatsu WS23
- Terex TS-14B
- Fiat-Allis 260-B
Codes often confused with 8429.30
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these under 8430.69, which covers earth-moving machinery that is not self-propelled. If a scraper is designed to be towed by a tractor and does not have its own engine for movement, it cannot stay in 8429.30. Another misclassification is 8429.51, which is reserved for front-end shovel loaders; while both move earth, their mechanical operation and structure are distinct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842930 (the code used for earth scraper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842930 (the code used for earth scraper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 81% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 26% 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 842930, not only earth scraper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $190M 81% of world exports
- 2 United States $35M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.3M 0.5% of world exports
World total: $234M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$59M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Peru* ~$21M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Zambia* ~$19M 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $230M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 earth scraper
Brazil classifies earth scraper under NCM 8429.30.00: HS 8429.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about earth scraper
What is the HS code for Earth scraper?
The HS code for Earth scraper is 842930 (Scrapers; self-propelled). The HS code for a self-propelled earth scraper is 8429.30.
How do I classify Earth scraper for customs?
Earth scraper is classified under HS code 842930 — Scrapers; self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used for a scraper that is pulled by a tractor?
Scrapers that are not self-propelled and must be towed are typically classified under HS code 8430.69.
Which countries are the top exporters of earth scraper (HS 842930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842930 (the code used for earth scraper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($190M, 81% of world exports), the United States ($35M) and the United Kingdom ($1.3M). World exports came to about $234M, 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 earth scraper (HS 842930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842930 (the code used for earth scraper) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $59M, 26% of world imports), Peru (about $21M) and Zambia (about $19M). World imports came to about $230M, 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 Earth scraper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842930 for Earth scraper 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 earth scraper in Brazil?
In Brazil, earth scraper (HS 842930) is classified under NCM 8429.30.00.