Product classification
HS code for Grader: 8430.69
Machinery, for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores, not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Classification of grader under HS 8430.69
The HS code 8430.69 applies to graders that are not self-propelled. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8430 is reserved for other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers and pile-extractors; snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. While many modern graders are motorized vehicles, the 8430.69 subheading specifically captures machinery that lacks its own propulsion system, such as those designed to be towed by a tractor or other prime mover. The classification is determined by the machine's mechanical function—specifically its ability to level or grade soil and surfaces—and its lack of an integrated engine for movement. Under the General Rules of Interpretation, if a machine is self-propelled, it is generally classified under heading 8429. Therefore, the distinction between 8429 and 8430 is fundamental to the correct application of the tariff code for grading equipment. These machines typically feature a long blade (moldboard) used to create a flat surface during the grading process, but they rely on external power for horizontal displacement across the work site.
- Covers
- Towed road graders
- Pull-behind leveling blades for earthmoving
- Non-self-propelled scraping equipment
- Tractor-mounted grading attachments (if they meet the definition of machinery)
- Towed land levelers for agricultural or construction use
- 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 frequent misclassification is placing a grader under 8429.20. However, 8429.20 is strictly for self-propelled graders (motor graders). If the unit has an engine and can move on its own, it must go to 8429. Another confusion arises with 8430.61, which is for tamping or compacting machinery. Graders are distinct because their primary purpose is leveling and scraping rather than compacting. Furthermore, simple blades that are merely parts of a machine should be classified under 8431.49 as parts of earthmoving machinery rather than as the machinery itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843069 (the code used for grader), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843069 (the code used for grader) 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 grader.
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 grader
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 grader
What is the HS code for Grader?
The HS code for Grader is 843069 (Machinery; for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores; not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30). A non-self-propelled grader is classified under HS code 8430.69.
How do I classify Grader for customs?
Grader 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.
What is the difference between HS 8429 and 8430 for graders?
HS 8429 is for self-propelled (motorized) machinery, while HS 8430 is for machinery that is not self-propelled, such as towed equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of grader (HS 843069)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843069 (the code used for grader) 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 grader (HS 843069)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843069 (the code used for grader) 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 Grader the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843069 for Grader 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 grader in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843069 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for grader 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).