Product classification

HS code for Mining equipment parts: 8431.49

Machinery, parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.

Classification of mining equipment parts under HS 8431.49

Mining equipment parts are classified under HS code 8431.49 because they are identifiable components specifically designed for use with the machinery of headings 8426, 8429, or 8430. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine are to be classified with those machines, unless they are specifically excluded by Section XVI notes. Heading 8431.49 serves as a residual category for parts of earth-moving, boring, or extracting machinery that do not fall under more specific subheadings like 8431.41. These parts are typically manufactured from high-strength, abrasion-resistant materials to withstand the extreme mechanical stress found in mining environments, which distinguishes them from general-purpose hardware or standard industrial components.

Covers
  • Excavator buckets and shovel attachments
  • Blades for bulldozers or angle dozers
  • Drill bits and boring tool components for mineral extraction
  • Track shoes and track chains for heavy mining crawlers
  • Hydraulic cylinders specifically designed for mining loaders
  • Gears and transmission components for ore-handling machinery
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 frequent error is classifying these parts under HS code 7326, which covers general articles of iron or steel. However, if a part is identifiable as being for a specific machine, 8431.49 takes precedence. Another common confusion occurs with HS code 8431.41, which is strictly for buckets, shovels, grabs, and grips; other parts of the same machine must stay in 8431.49. Additionally, engine parts for mining equipment should be classified under 8409 rather than 8431.

73.26Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 738431.41Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 843084.09Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 840884.31Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430

Top exporters and importers of HS 843149 (the code used for mining equipment parts), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843149 (the code used for mining equipment 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 mining equipment parts.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $8.7B
  2. 2 United States $2.6B
  3. 3 Germany $2.0B

World total: $30.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $4.0B
  2. 2 Germany $2.3B
  3. 3 Japan $1.6B

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 mining equipment parts

Brazil splits HS 8431.49 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about mining equipment parts

What is the HS code for Mining equipment parts?

The HS code for Mining equipment parts is 843149 (Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431). The primary HS code for parts of machinery used in moving, grading, or extracting minerals is 8431.49.

How do I classify Mining equipment parts for customs?

Mining equipment 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 mining machines classified here?

No, hydraulic pumps are generally classified under heading 8413, even if they are intended for use in mining equipment, as they are considered functional units described in their own heading.

Which countries are the top exporters of mining equipment parts (HS 843149)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843149 (the code used for mining equipment 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 mining equipment parts (HS 843149)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843149 (the code used for mining equipment 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 Mining equipment parts the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843149 for Mining equipment 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 mining equipment parts in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 843149 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for mining equipment 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).