Product classification
HS code for Ride-on mower: 8433.11
Mowers, lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane.
Classification of ride-on mower under HS 8433.11
Ride-on mowers are classified under HS code 8433.11. This classification is based on the machine's primary function as a lawn mower and its specific technical design. Heading 8433 covers harvesting or threshing machinery, including grass or hay mowers. Subheading 8433.11 is specifically reserved for mowers for lawns, parks, or sports grounds that are powered and feature a cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane. The "ride-on" aspect refers to the presence of a seat and controls that allow an operator to drive the machine while mowing. Under GRI 1 and 6, the classification is driven by the orientation of the blades (horizontal) and the intended use (lawn maintenance). Even if the machine has a powerful engine and a chassis resembling a tractor, if it is permanently equipped with a mowing deck and designed primarily for grass cutting, it must be classified here. The horizontal rotation of the blades is the key technical differentiator from other types of mowers classified under 8433.19.
- Covers
- Zero-turn ride-on mowers
- Lawn tractors with integrated cutting decks
- Rear-engine riding mowers
- Battery-powered ride-on lawn mowers
- Professional turf mowers with horizontal blades
- Also under 8433.11
- Honda HRX series
- Husqvarna Automower
- John Deere ZTrak
- Toro Recycler
- Greenworks Pro 80V
Codes often confused with 8433.11
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification for ride-on mowers is HS code 8701.91, which covers tractors. While ride-on mowers share characteristics with tractors, they are excluded from Chapter 87 if their primary purpose is mowing and the mowing mechanism is integral to the machine. Another misclassification is 8433.19, which is for mowers with a cutting device rotating in a vertical plane (such as cylinder mowers). Importers must verify the blade orientation to ensure the correct application of 8433.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843311 (the code used for ride-on mower), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843311 (the code used for ride-on mower) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 843311, not only ride-on mower.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.8B 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $749M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 United States $746M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $7.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.2B 16% of world imports
- 3 France $697M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $7.5B 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 code for ride-on mower
Brazil classifies ride-on mower under NCM 8433.11.00: HS 8433.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ride-on mower
What is the HS code for Ride-on mower?
The HS code for Ride-on mower is 843311 (Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane). The standard HS code for a ride-on mower with a horizontal cutting blade is 8433.11.
How do I classify Ride-on mower for customs?
Ride-on mower is classified under HS code 843311 — Mowers; lawn, parks or sports-grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include robotic mowers?
Robotic mowers are generally classified under 8433.11 if they use a horizontal rotating blade, though some jurisdictions may apply 8433.19 depending on the specific cutting mechanism.
Which countries are the top exporters of ride-on mower (HS 843311)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843311 (the code used for ride-on mower) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.8B, 36% of world exports), Germany ($749M) and the United States ($746M). World exports came to about $7.8B, 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 ride-on mower (HS 843311)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843311 (the code used for ride-on mower) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.4B, 19% of world imports), the United States ($1.2B) and France ($697M). World imports came to about $7.5B, 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 Ride-on mower the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843311 for Ride-on mower 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 ride-on mower in Brazil?
In Brazil, ride-on mower (HS 843311) is classified under NCM 8433.11.00.