Product classification
HS code for Road roller: 8429.40
Tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Classification of road roller under HS 8429.40
Road rollers are classified under HS code 8429.40 because they are defined as self-propelled earth-moving machinery designed specifically for tamping or rolling surfaces. This classification falls under Heading 8429, which encompasses heavy machinery such as bulldozers, graders, and levelers, provided they are equipped with their own propulsion system. The Harmonized System's General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) dictate that machinery is classified based on its mechanical function and its ability to operate under its own power. Since road rollers are integral to the construction process and operate independently, they are distinct from towed compaction equipment. The engineering specifications, including the weight of the drums and the vibration mechanisms used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt, further support this classification within the 8429.40 subheading. This code is essential for customs authorities to apply the correct tariff rates and safety regulations for heavy construction equipment.
- Covers
- Static road rollers
- Vibratory rollers
- Pneumatic tired rollers
- Tandem rollers
- Self-propelled tamping machines
- Padfoot rollers
- Also under 8429.40
- Hamm HD+ 120 VV
- Bomag BW213DH-5
- Caterpillar CB10
- Dynapac CA6000D
- Ammann ARX 90
Codes often confused with 8429.40
Common mistake. Road rollers are frequently confused with HS code 8430.61. The primary difference lies in the propulsion; 8430.61 covers tamping or compacting machinery that is not self-propelled, meaning it must be towed or pushed by another vehicle. Additionally, specialized industrial machinery under 8479 is sometimes incorrectly used, but 8429.40 is the more specific and legally correct code for self-propelled road rollers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842940 (the code used for road roller), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842940 (the code used for road roller) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 842940, not only road roller.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $821M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $693M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $169M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $414M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $141M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $101M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 road roller
Brazil classifies road roller under NCM 8429.40.00: HS 8429.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about road roller
What is the HS code for Road roller?
The HS code for Road roller is 842940 (Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled). The HS code for a self-propelled road roller is 8429.40.
How do I classify Road roller for customs?
Road roller is classified under HS code 842940 — Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between HS 8429 and HS 8430?
The distinction is based on whether the machine is self-propelled. If the roller has its own engine and drive system, it belongs in 8429. If it is a towed attachment, it belongs in 8430.
Which countries are the top exporters of road roller (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842940 (the code used for road roller) in UN Comtrade data were China ($821M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($693M) and the United States ($169M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of road roller (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842940 (the code used for road roller) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($414M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($141M) and the United Kingdom ($101M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Road roller the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842940 for Road roller 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 road roller in Brazil?
In Brazil, road roller (HS 842940) is classified under NCM 8429.40.00.