Product classification
HS code for Excavating machine: 8430.69
Machinery, for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores, not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Classification of excavating machine under HS 8430.69
Excavating machines that are not self-propelled are classified under HS code 8430.69. Heading 8430 covers machinery for moving, grading, leveling, scraping, or excavating earth, minerals, or ores that are not covered by heading 8429. The primary distinction for classification under 8430.69 is that the machine must not be self-propelled. This means the equipment is designed to be towed by a tractor or another prime mover, or it is a stationary unit. This classification is guided by Note 2 to Chapter 84 and the specific wording of the subheadings. While self-propelled excavators (like standard backhoes or tracked excavators) fall under 8429, the 8430.69 code captures specialized or older-style towed excavating equipment, certain types of draglines, and non-self-propelled scrapers. The machinery must perform the physical act of excavating or moving earth to be included here. This code is essential for distinguishing heavy industrial attachments and towed implements from integrated, motorized vehicles used in construction and mining.
- Covers
- Towed earth-scraping machines
- Non-self-propelled dragline excavators
- Towed trench-digging machinery
- Stationary excavating units for mining
- Non-motorized grading equipment for earthwork
- Also under 8430.69
- John Deere 1510 Scraper (towed)
- Land Pride BB1572 Box Blade
- Woods GTC72 Grader Blade
- Vermeer RTX1250 (pull-type trencher)
Codes often confused with 8430.69
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 8429.52 or 8429.59, which are for self-propelled mechanical shovels and excavators. Importers often use these codes for all excavating equipment, but the 'self-propelled' criteria is a legal requirement for 8429. Another error is classifying excavator attachments (like buckets or augers) under 8430.69; these should actually be classified under 8431.49 as parts of machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843069 (the code used for excavating machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843069 (the code used for excavating machine) in UN Comtrade data was Oman, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 45% 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 843069, not only excavating machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Oman $578M 27% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $261M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $218M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $863M 45% of world imports
- 2 Qatar* ~$261M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $170M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 codes for excavating machine
Brazil splits HS 8430.69 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8430.69.11Loader front attachments over 4 m³
- 8430.69.19Loader front attachments, 4 m³ or less
- 8430.69.90Other non-self-propelled earth-moving machinery
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about excavating machine
What is the HS code for Excavating machine?
The HS code for Excavating machine is 843069 (Machinery; for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores; not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30). If the excavating machine is not self-propelled, the HS code is 8430.69. If it is self-propelled, it falls under 8429.
How do I classify Excavating machine for customs?
Excavating machine is classified under HS code 843069 — Machinery; for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores; not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are excavator buckets classified under 8430.69?
No, buckets, shovels, and grabs are considered parts and are classified under HS code 8431.41 or 8431.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of excavating machine (HS 843069)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843069 (the code used for excavating machine) in UN Comtrade data were Oman ($578M, 27% of world exports), Indonesia ($261M) and China ($218M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of excavating machine (HS 843069)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843069 (the code used for excavating machine) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($863M, 45% of world imports), Qatar (about $261M) and the United States ($170M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Excavating machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843069 for Excavating machine 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 excavating machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843069 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for excavating machine depends on the product's details: 8430.69.11 (Loader front attachments over 4 m³), 8430.69.19 (Loader front attachments, 4 m³ or less), 8430.69.90 (Other non-self-propelled earth-moving machinery).