Product classification
HS code for Loader bucket: 8431.41
Machinery parts, buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Classification of loader bucket under HS 8431.41
A loader bucket is classified under HS code 8431.41. This classification follows the logic of Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and their parts. Heading 8431 is specifically for parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430. Since front-end loaders, backhoes, and other earth-moving machines are classified under headings 8429 and 8430, their dedicated attachments are classified under 8431. Subheading 8431.41 is a specific provision for "buckets, shovels, grabs and grips." This classification applies regardless of whether the bucket is for a small skid-steer loader or a massive mining excavator. The bucket is an essential tool that defines the machine's ability to perform work. Even if the bucket features specialized components like hydraulic cylinders for a "4-in-1" design, it remains classified here because its primary identity is that of a bucket for earth-moving machinery. The clear nomenclature of 8431.41 leaves little room for ambiguity in international trade, provided the item is imported as a separate part.
- Covers
- Standard general-purpose loader buckets
- Rock buckets for heavy-duty excavation
- Skeleton buckets for material sorting
- Grapple buckets for loaders
- Excavator digging buckets
- Also under 8431.41
- Caterpillar excavator buckets
- Komatsu hydraulic grabs
- Volvo quick couplers
- Doosan heavy-duty shovels
Codes often confused with 8431.41
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 8429.51, which refers to the complete front-end shovel loader machine. Parts must be separated from the machine itself. Another error is using 7326.90, which covers general articles of iron or steel. Because the bucket is a clearly identifiable part of a heading 8429 machine, the specific part code 8431.41 must be used instead of a general steel category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843141 (the code used for loader bucket), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843141 (the code used for loader bucket) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 843141, not only loader bucket.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $362M 13% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $247M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $238M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $509M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $199M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $141M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 code for loader bucket
Brazil classifies loader bucket under NCM 8431.41.00: HS 8431.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about loader bucket
What is the HS code for Loader bucket?
The HS code for Loader bucket is 843141 (Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430). The HS code for a loader bucket is 8431.41, which covers buckets, shovels, grabs, and grips for earth-moving machinery.
How do I classify Loader bucket for customs?
Loader bucket is classified under HS code 843141 — Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the bucket teeth?
Yes, if the teeth are imported as part of the bucket assembly, they are classified under 8431.41. If imported separately, they may still fall under 8431.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of loader bucket (HS 843141)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843141 (the code used for loader bucket) in UN Comtrade data were China ($362M, 13% of world exports), Mexico ($247M) and the United States ($238M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 loader bucket (HS 843141)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843141 (the code used for loader bucket) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($509M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($199M) and France ($141M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Loader bucket the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843141 for Loader bucket 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 loader bucket in Brazil?
In Brazil, loader bucket (HS 843141) is classified under NCM 8431.41.00.