HS Code for Snow blower
Snow blowers are classified under HS code 8430.20. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8430 is dedicated to earth-moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery, and it specifically includes snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. The subheading 8430.20 is the specific international designation for snow-removal equipment. This classification applies to a wide range of mechanical snow blowers, including walk-behind models used for residential driveways and larger, industrial-scale blowers used for clearing highways or airport runways. The primary criteria for this classification is the mechanical function of moving snow. It includes machines powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines. Even if the snow blower is designed to be attached to a tractor or a truck, it remains under this code unless it is permanently integrated into a vehicle chassis in a way that transforms the unit into a special-purpose motor vehicle of Chapter 87.
Products Included
- Walk-behind gas-powered snow blowers
- Electric snow throwers
- Tractor-mounted snow blower attachments
- Self-propelled industrial snow blowers
- Two-stage and three-stage snow blowers
Common Misclassification
A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8432, which covers agricultural or horticultural machinery for soil preparation. While snow blowers are often sold at the same retailers as lawnmowers, they are functionally distinct. Another error is using HS code 8705.90 for truck-mounted snow blowers; however, 8705 is only for vehicles where the snow-blowing mechanism is an integral part of the vehicle itself. Finally, manual snow shovels are not classified here; they belong in HS code 8201.10 as hand tools.
FAQ
What is the HS code for a residential snow blower?
The HS code for a residential snow blower, whether electric or gas-powered, is 8430.20.
Are snow plough attachments for trucks classified here?
Yes, snow-ploughs and snow-blower attachments designed to be mounted on vehicles are generally classified under HS code 8430.20.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Snow blower?
The HS code for Snow blower is 843020 (Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers).
How do I classify Snow blower for customs?
Snow blower is classified under HS code 843020 — Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Snow blower the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843020 for Snow blower is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.