Product classification
HS code for Plate compactor: 8430.61
Machinery, for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Classification of plate compactor under HS 8430.61
Plate compactors are classified under HS code 843061, which pertains to machinery for tamping or compacting that is not self-propelled. The Harmonized System distinguishes between heavy earth-moving machinery that can move under its own power and smaller, pedestrian-operated or towed equipment. Heading 8430 covers a broad range of "other" moving, grading, leveling, and compacting machinery that is not covered by the more specific self-propelled categories in heading 8429. For a plate compactor to fall under 843061, it must be designed for soil or asphalt compaction through vibration or impact but lack a drive system that allows it to travel independently without operator guidance or external towing. This includes most standard vibratory plates used in landscaping, trench work, and small-scale paving. The classification relies on the mechanical nature of the device and its primary function of increasing the density of ground materials. Because these machines are typically hand-guided by an operator walking behind them, they do not meet the criteria for "self-propelled" vehicles, even if they have a motor to power the vibrating plate. This distinction is critical for determining duty rates and regulatory requirements for construction equipment.
- Covers
- Vibratory plate compactors (hand-guided)
- Reversible plate compactors (non-self-propelled)
- Tamping rammers (jumping jacks)
- Hydraulic plate compactors for excavator attachments
- Manual soil compactors
- Also under 8430.61
- Wacker Neuson DPU 6555 Plate Compactor
- Mikasa MTX-60 Rammer
- Bomag BP25/50 Plate Compactor
- Dynapac CT3000 Towed Compactor
Codes often confused with 8430.61
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 842940, which covers self-propelled tamping machines and road rollers. If the machine has a seat for an operator or a drive system that allows it to move without being pushed or guided by a walking operator, it belongs in 8429. Additionally, some smaller units are incorrectly classified under 8467 as hand-held tools with a self-contained motor; however, because plate compactors operate on the ground, 8430 is the more specific heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843061 (the code used for plate compactor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843061 (the code used for plate compactor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 843061, not only plate compactor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $186M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $131M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $18M 3.8% of world exports
World total: $464M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $81M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $30M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $478M 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 plate compactor
Brazil classifies plate compactor under NCM 8430.61.00: HS 8430.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plate compactor
What is the HS code for Plate compactor?
The HS code for Plate compactor is 843061 (Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled). The standard HS code for a non-self-propelled plate compactor is 843061.
How do I classify Plate compactor for customs?
Plate compactor is classified under HS code 843061 — Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include ride-on rollers?
No, ride-on rollers are considered self-propelled and are classified under HS code 842940.
Which countries are the top exporters of plate compactor (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843061 (the code used for plate compactor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($186M, 40% of world exports), China ($131M) and the United States ($18M). World exports came to about $464M, 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 plate compactor (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843061 (the code used for plate compactor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($81M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $478M, 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 Plate compactor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843061 for Plate compactor 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 plate compactor in Brazil?
In Brazil, plate compactor (HS 843061) is classified under NCM 8430.61.00.