Product classification
HS code for Pile driver: 8430.10
Pile-drivers and pile-extractors.
Classification of pile driver under HS 8430.10
Pile drivers and pile extractors are classified under HS code 843010. This code falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8430 specifically covers other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores. Pile drivers are specialized construction machines designed to drive piles (poles) into the ground to provide foundation support for buildings, bridges, and other structures. Pile extractors perform the opposite function, removing piles from the earth. The classification 843010 is reserved for the mechanical units that perform these specific tasks. These machines can be powered by various means, including steam, compressed air, hydraulics, or diesel engines. The classification applies to the machinery itself, whether it is self-propelled or designed to be mounted on a carrier. In the context of the Harmonized System, the function of the machine (driving or extracting piles) is the primary determinant for its placement in this subheading, distinguishing it from general lifting or excavating equipment.
- Covers
- Diesel pile hammers
- Hydraulic pile drivers
- Vibratory pile extractors
- Pneumatic pile drivers
- Steam-powered pile driving rigs
- Also under 8430.10
- Junttan PM25
- Bauer BG 28
- ABI Mobilram TM 18/20
- PVE 23VM
- ICE 416L
Codes often confused with 8430.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when a pile driver is mounted on a truck chassis or a tractor. If the machine is permanently integrated into a purpose-built motor vehicle chassis, it may be classified under HS code 870510 (crane lorries) or 870590 (other special purpose motor vehicles). However, if the pile driver is an attachment or a machine that retains its identity separate from the vehicle, 843010 remains applicable. Another confusion arises with HS code 8426, which covers derricks and cranes. While some pile drivers use a crane-like structure to hold the hammer, their primary function is driving, not lifting, which keeps them in 843010. Additionally, general tamping or compacting machinery under 843061 is sometimes confused with pile drivers, but the latter is distinguished by its specific use with piles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843010 (the code used for pile driver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843010 (the code used for pile driver) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 11% 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 843010, not only pile driver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $256M 29% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $132M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $102M 12% of world exports
World total: $885M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $92M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$66M 8.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $65M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $832M 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 code for pile driver
Brazil classifies pile driver under NCM 8430.10.00: HS 8430.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pile driver
What is the HS code for Pile driver?
The HS code for Pile driver is 843010 (Pile-drivers and pile-extractors). The HS code for pile-drivers and pile-extractors is 843010.
How do I classify Pile driver for customs?
Pile driver is classified under HS code 843010 — Pile-drivers and pile-extractors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hydraulic hammers used for demolition?
No, hydraulic hammers used for breaking concrete or rock are typically classified under 843069 or as tools for use in the hand under 8467, depending on their design and mounting.
Which countries are the top exporters of pile driver (HS 843010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843010 (the code used for pile driver) in UN Comtrade data were China ($256M, 29% of world exports), the Netherlands ($132M) and Germany ($102M). World exports came to about $885M, 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 pile driver (HS 843010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843010 (the code used for pile driver) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($92M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $66M) and the United Kingdom ($65M). World imports came to about $832M, 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 Pile driver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843010 for Pile driver 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 pile driver in Brazil?
In Brazil, pile driver (HS 843010) is classified under NCM 8430.10.00.