Product classification
HS code for Sandblaster: 8424.30
Mechanical appliances, steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Classification of sandblaster under HS 8424.30
HS code 842430 covers mechanical appliances designed for steam or sand blasting and similar jet projecting machines. These machines function by projecting a stream of abrasive material (like sand, grit, or glass beads), steam, or high-pressure liquids against a surface to clean, etch, or prepare it for further treatment. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the device, which typically includes a nozzle, a delivery system for the media, and a power source such as a compressor or pump. This code includes a wide range of equipment, from small portable sandblasting guns to large industrial cabinets and automated blasting systems. It also covers high-pressure water cleaners (pressure washers) that operate on the same principle of jet projection. The essential characteristic for classification under 842430 is the use of kinetic energy to project a substance for surface modification or cleaning.
- Covers
- Portable sandblasting machines
- Industrial sandblast cabinets
- Steam cleaning machines (jet projecting)
- High-pressure water jet cleaners (pressure washers)
- Shot blasting machines for metal cleaning
- Hydro-blasting equipment
- Also under 8424.30
- Graco EcoQuip
- Clemco SCW
- Kaeser M50
- Karcher HDS 8/18-4C
- Blastrac 1-8DPS75
Codes often confused with 8424.30
Common mistake. Sandblasters are often misclassified under 842420, which covers spray guns and similar appliances. While both project substances, 842420 is generally for painting or dispersing liquids in a fine spray, whereas 842430 is for high-pressure jet projection. Another common error is using 842489 for "other" mechanical appliances. Since 842430 specifically mentions sand blasting, it takes precedence. Additionally, manual tools that do not have a mechanical projection mechanism are excluded and may fall under Chapter 82. Parts for these machines must be classified under 842490, and confusing the complete machine with its components is a frequent source of customs delays.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842430 (the code used for sandblaster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842430 (the code used for sandblaster) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 842430, not only sandblaster.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $947M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $857M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $439M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $586M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $349M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 France $255M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 codes for sandblaster
Brazil splits HS 8424.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.30.10Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines
- 8424.30.20Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments
- 8424.30.30Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more
- 8424.30.90Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sandblaster
What is the HS code for Sandblaster?
The HS code for Sandblaster is 842430 (Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines).
How do I classify Sandblaster for customs?
Sandblaster is classified under HS code 842430 — Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a sandblasting machine?
The HS code for a sandblasting machine or any similar jet projecting machine is 842430.
Are pressure washers classified under the same code?
Yes, high-pressure water cleaners or pressure washers that work by projecting a jet of water are also classified under HS code 842430.
Which countries are the top exporters of sandblaster (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842430 (the code used for sandblaster) in UN Comtrade data were China ($947M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($857M) and Italy ($439M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 sandblaster (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842430 (the code used for sandblaster) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($586M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($349M) and France ($255M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Sandblaster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842430 for Sandblaster 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 sandblaster in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842430 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for sandblaster depends on the product's details: 8424.30.10 (Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines), 8424.30.20 (Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments), 8424.30.30 (Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more), 8424.30.90 (Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines).