Product classification
HS code for Motor grader: 8429.20
Graders and levellers.
Classification of motor grader under HS 8429.20
Motor graders are classified under HS code 8429.20 as self-propelled earth-moving machinery. This code is specific to graders and levellers, which are heavy equipment used to create a flat surface during the grading process. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function: using an adjustable blade to cut, spread, and level material. Under the Harmonized System, heading 8429 covers self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines, and road rollers. Subheading 8429.20 is reserved exclusively for the grading and levelling subset of this machinery. These machines are characterized by a long wheelbase and a centrally located blade (moldboard) that can be angled and tilted. The classification applies to the complete vehicle, which includes the engine, chassis, and the grading attachment. Because these are self-propelled, they are distinguished from towed grading equipment. The engineering design focuses on precision leveling for road construction and maintenance, which is the defining characteristic for classification within this specific subheading of Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Self-propelled road graders
- Articulated motor graders
- Construction levellers
- Maintenance graders for gravel roads
- Heavy-duty motor graders with ripper attachments
- Also under 8429.20
- Caterpillar 140M3 Motor Grader
- John Deere 772G Grader
- Komatsu GD655-6 Grader
- Volvo G990 Grader
Codes often confused with 8429.20
Common mistake. Motor graders are sometimes confused with bulldozers, which are classified under 8429.11 or 8429.19. While both move earth, a bulldozer uses a front-mounted blade for pushing, whereas a grader uses a mid-mounted blade for leveling. They may also be confused with scrapers (8429.30) or mechanical shovels (8429.51). Towed graders that are not self-propelled are classified under 8430.69.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842920 (the code used for motor grader), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842920 (the code used for motor grader) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 12% 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 842920, not only motor grader.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $737M 34% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $534M 24% of world exports
- 3 United States $445M 20% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $306M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $306M 12% of world imports
- 3 Australia $168M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 motor grader
Brazil splits HS 8429.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8429.20.10Articulated motor graders, 275 HP or more
- 8429.20.90Other graders and levellers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about motor grader
What is the HS code for Motor grader?
The HS code for Motor grader is 842920 (Graders and levellers). The HS code for a self-propelled motor grader is 8429.20.
How do I classify Motor grader for customs?
Motor grader is classified under HS code 842920 — Graders and levellers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the blades for graders classified under the same code?
No, separate parts and attachments for motor graders, such as replacement blades or rippers, are classified under HS code 8431.42 or 8431.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of motor grader (HS 842920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842920 (the code used for motor grader) in UN Comtrade data were China ($737M, 34% of world exports), Brazil ($534M) and the United States ($445M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 motor grader (HS 842920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842920 (the code used for motor grader) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($306M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($306M) and Australia ($168M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Motor grader the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842920 for Motor 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 motor grader in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842920 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for motor grader depends on the product's details: 8429.20.10 (Articulated motor graders, 275 HP or more), 8429.20.90 (Other graders and levellers).