Product classification
HS code for Scraper: 8429.30
Scrapers, self-propelled.
Classification of scraper under HS 8429.30
HS Code 8429.30 applies to self-propelled scrapers, which are large earthmoving machines used primarily in construction, road building, and mining. These machines are designed with a large hopper (or bowl) that can be lowered to the ground; as the machine moves forward, the sharp leading edge of the bowl scrapes the earth, filling the hopper with soil or debris. Once full, the bowl is lifted, and the scraper transports the material to a different location where it is ejected. The "self-propelled" aspect is the defining feature for this specific HS code, meaning the machine has its own engine and drivetrain to move and operate the scraping mechanism. These are distinct from towed scrapers, which require a separate tractor for mobility. This classification falls under heading 8429, which covers self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines, and road rollers. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of excavation and transport within a single unit.
- Covers
- Motor scrapers
- Self-propelled earthmoving scrapers
- Elevating scrapers (self-propelled)
- Tandem-powered scrapers
- Open-bowl self-propelled scrapers
- Push-pull scrapers
- Self-propelled scraper-loaders
- Also under 8429.30
- Caterpillar 621K
- John Deere 260E
- Komatsu WS23
- Terex TS-14B
- Fiat-Allis 260-B
Codes often confused with 8429.30
Common mistake. A frequent error is confusing self-propelled scrapers with towed scrapers, which are classified under HS Code 8430.69. Towed scrapers do not have an integrated engine for propulsion and must be pulled by another vehicle. Another common misclassification involves HS Code 8429.11 or 8429.19, which are for bulldozers and angledozers. While both are earthmoving equipment, bulldozers push material with a front-mounted blade, whereas scrapers collect material into a central bowl. Additionally, graders (8429.20) are often confused with scrapers; however, graders are used for leveling surfaces rather than large-scale excavation and transport of soil. Hand-held scrapers are also entirely separate, falling under Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842930 (the code used for scraper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842930 (the code used for scraper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 81% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 26% 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 842930, not only scraper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $190M 81% of world exports
- 2 United States $35M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.3M 0.5% of world exports
World total: $234M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$59M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Peru* ~$21M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Zambia* ~$19M 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $230M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 scraper
Brazil classifies scraper under NCM 8429.30.00: HS 8429.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scraper
What is the HS code for Scraper?
The HS code for Scraper is 842930 (Scrapers; self-propelled). The HS code for self-propelled scrapers is 8429.30.
How do I classify Scraper for customs?
Scraper is classified under HS code 842930 — Scrapers; self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hand-held scrapers classified here?
No, hand-held scrapers used for paint or woodworking are classified as hand tools under Chapter 82 (e.g., 8205.59), as 8429.30 is strictly for heavy self-propelled machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of scraper (HS 842930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842930 (the code used for scraper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($190M, 81% of world exports), the United States ($35M) and the United Kingdom ($1.3M). World exports came to about $234M, 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 scraper (HS 842930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842930 (the code used for scraper) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $59M, 26% of world imports), Peru (about $21M) and Zambia (about $19M). World imports came to about $230M, 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 Scraper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842930 for Scraper 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 scraper in Brazil?
In Brazil, scraper (HS 842930) is classified under NCM 8429.30.00.