Product classification
HS code for Jet cleaning machine: 8424.30
Mechanical appliances, steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Classification of jet cleaning machine under HS 8424.30
Jet cleaning machines are classified under HS code 8424.30. This classification is based on the primary mechanical function of the device: the projection of a liquid or solid medium under high pressure for cleaning or surface preparation. Heading 8424 covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders. Subheading 8424.30 specifically identifies "steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines." This includes high-pressure water cleaners (hydro-jetters) used in industrial, commercial, and domestic settings. The classification remains consistent whether the machine uses water, steam, or abrasive media like sand, glass beads, or dry ice. The essential character of the machine is the nozzle and pump system designed to create a high-velocity jet. Under GRI 1, the mechanical nature of the spraying action defines the product's place in the tariff schedule.
- Covers
- High-pressure water jet cleaners
- Sandblasting equipment and cabinets
- Steam cleaning machines (industrial type)
- Hydro-jetting units for pipe cleaning
- Abrasive blast cleaning systems
- Also under 8424.30
- Graco EcoQuip
- Clemco SCW
- Kaeser M50
- Karcher HDS 8/18-4C
- Blastrac 1-8DPS75
Codes often confused with 8424.30
Common mistake. These machines are sometimes misclassified under 8479.89 (other machinery) or 8508.11 (vacuum cleaners). However, 8424.30 is the specific heading for jet-projecting machines. Another common error is using 8413.70 for the pump alone; if the pump is integrated into a cleaning machine with a nozzle and hose, the entire unit must be classified under 8424.30 as a jet projecting appliance.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842430 (the code used for jet cleaning machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842430 (the code used for jet cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 842430, not only jet cleaning machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $947M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $857M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $439M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $586M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $349M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 France $255M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 jet cleaning machine
Brazil splits HS 8424.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.30.10Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines
- 8424.30.20Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments
- 8424.30.30Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more
- 8424.30.90Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about jet cleaning machine
What is the HS code for Jet cleaning machine?
The HS code for Jet cleaning machine is 842430 (Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines). The HS code for jet cleaning machines, including pressure washers and sandblasters, is 8424.30.
How do I classify Jet cleaning machine for customs?
Jet cleaning machine is classified under HS code 842430 — Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include domestic pressure washers?
Yes, domestic-use high-pressure water jet cleaners are classified under 8424.30 because they function by projecting a jet of liquid.
Which countries are the top exporters of jet cleaning machine (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842430 (the code used for jet cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($947M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($857M) and Italy ($439M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of jet cleaning machine (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842430 (the code used for jet cleaning machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($586M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($349M) and France ($255M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Jet cleaning machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842430 for Jet cleaning 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 jet cleaning machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842430 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for jet cleaning machine depends on the product's details: 8424.30.10 (Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines), 8424.30.20 (Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments), 8424.30.30 (Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more), 8424.30.90 (Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines).