Product classification
HS code for Earthmoving machine parts: 8431.49
Machinery, parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.
Classification of earthmoving machine parts under HS 8431.49
HS code 8431.49 is designated for parts of machinery classified under headings 84.26, 84.29, and 84.30. This specific subheading is a catch-all for components that are not specifically identified in other subheadings of 84.31, such as buckets, shovels, grabs, or bulldozer blades. Classification here requires that the part be identifiable as being solely or principally for use with earthmoving or mineral-handling machinery. This includes structural components, hydraulic cylinders specifically designed for these machines, and specialized transmission parts that are not excluded by Section XVI notes. The determination of whether a part falls under 8431.49 depends on its technical design and its inability to be used in other types of machinery. If a part is a general-purpose component, such as a standard bolt or a generic engine part, it would be classified according to its constituent material or its own specific heading rather than as a part of an earthmoving machine.
- Covers
- Track shoes and track links for crawlers
- Pins and bushings for earthmoving joints
- Hydraulic cylinders for excavators
- Chassis frames for heavy mining equipment
- Slew rings for rotating machinery
- Transmission housings for earthmovers
- Also under 8431.49
- Caterpillar bucket teeth
- Komatsu track shoes
- Volvo CE hydraulic pumps
- Metso Outotec crusher liners
- Liebherr undercarriage parts
Codes often confused with 8431.49
Common mistake. A common error is classifying buckets, shovels, and grabs under 8431.49, whereas they should be under 8431.41. Similarly, bulldozer or grader blades must be classified under 8431.42. Another frequent mistake involves engine parts; internal combustion engine components for these machines should be classified under 8409 rather than 8431.49. Electrical components like sensors or lights are also often misclassified here but belong in Chapter 85.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843149 (the code used for earthmoving machine parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843149 (the code used for earthmoving machine parts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 843149, not only earthmoving machine parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.7B 29% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.6B 8.7% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.0B 6.5% of world exports
World total: $30.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.0B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.6B 5.3% of world imports
World total: $30.1B 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 earthmoving machine parts
Brazil splits HS 8431.49 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8431.49.10Parts of cranes and derricks
- 8431.49.21Cabs for earth-moving machinery
- 8431.49.22Crawler tracks for earth-moving machinery
- 8431.49.23Fuel tanks and reservoirs for earth-movers
- 8431.49.29Other parts of earth-moving machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about earthmoving machine parts
What is the HS code for Earthmoving machine parts?
The HS code for Earthmoving machine parts is 843149 (Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431). The HS code for general parts of earthmoving machinery is 8431.49. This code is used for parts that are not specifically mentioned in other subheadings, such as buckets (8431.41) or blades (8431.42).
How do I classify Earthmoving machine parts for customs?
Earthmoving machine parts is classified under HS code 843149 — Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hydraulic pumps for excavators classified here?
No, hydraulic pumps are generally classified under heading 8413, even if they are intended for use in an earthmoving machine. HS code 8431.49 is reserved for parts that do not have their own specific heading in the HS nomenclature.
Which countries are the top exporters of earthmoving machine parts (HS 843149)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843149 (the code used for earthmoving machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.7B, 29% of world exports), the United States ($2.6B) and Germany ($2.0B). World exports came to about $30.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of earthmoving machine parts (HS 843149)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843149 (the code used for earthmoving machine parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and Japan ($1.6B). World imports came to about $30.1B, 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 Earthmoving machine parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843149 for Earthmoving machine parts 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 earthmoving machine parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843149 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for earthmoving machine parts depends on the product's details: 8431.49.10 (Parts of cranes and derricks), 8431.49.21 (Cabs for earth-moving machinery), 8431.49.22 (Crawler tracks for earth-moving machinery), 8431.49.23 (Fuel tanks and reservoirs for earth-movers), 8431.49.29 (Other parts of earth-moving machinery).