Product classification
HS code for Rammer: 8430.61
Machinery, for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Classification of rammer under HS 8430.61
A rammer, specifically a tamping or compacting machine that is not self-propelled, is classified under HS code 8430.61. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8430 specifically addresses earth-moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery. The subheading 8430.61 is reserved for tamping or compacting machinery that does not have its own propulsion system. These machines, often referred to as jumping jacks or trench rammers, are typically guided by an operator and used to compact soil, sand, or gravel in construction projects. The classification is determined by the machine's mechanical function and its lack of an integrated drive system for autonomous movement.
- Covers
- Vibratory trench rammers
- Hand-guided tamping machines
- Pneumatic rammers (non-handheld)
- Percussion rammers for soil compaction
- Towed vibratory 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. Rammers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8430.50, which is for self-propelled tamping and compacting machinery like large road rollers. They are also often confused with HS code 8467.11 or 8467.89, which cover tools for working in the hand, pneumatic or with a self-contained motor. The distinction is that a rammer is an industrial machine used for earthwork, whereas 8467 is for smaller, handheld power tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843061 (the code used for rammer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843061 (the code used for rammer) 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 rammer.
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 rammer
Brazil classifies rammer 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 rammer
What is the HS code for Rammer?
The HS code for Rammer is 843061 (Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled). The HS code for a non-self-propelled rammer or tamping machine is 8430.61.
How do I classify Rammer for customs?
Rammer is classified under HS code 843061 — Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a plate compactor the same HS code?
Yes, most walk-behind vibratory plate compactors that are not self-propelled are classified under 8430.61, as they perform the same compacting function.
Which countries are the top exporters of rammer (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843061 (the code used for rammer) 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 rammer (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843061 (the code used for rammer) 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 Rammer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843061 for Rammer 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 rammer in Brazil?
In Brazil, rammer (HS 843061) is classified under NCM 8430.61.00.