Product classification
HS code for Snow blower: 8430.20
Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers.
Classification of snow blower under HS 8430.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8430.20
- Western Prodigy
- Boss V-Plow
- Ariens Deluxe 28
- Honda HSS1332ATD
- Oshkosh HT-Series
Codes often confused with 8430.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843020 (the code used for snow blower), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843020 (the code used for snow blower) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 843020, not only snow blower.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $184M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $139M 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $83M 11% of world exports
World total: $744M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $212M 30% of world imports
- 2 Canada $183M 26% of world imports
- 3 Norway $58M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $708M 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 snow blower
Brazil classifies snow blower under NCM 8430.20.00: HS 8430.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about snow blower
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of snow blower (HS 843020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843020 (the code used for snow blower) in UN Comtrade data were China ($184M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($139M) and Canada ($83M). World exports came to about $744M, 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 snow blower (HS 843020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843020 (the code used for snow blower) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($212M, 30% of world imports), Canada ($183M) and Norway ($58M). World imports came to about $708M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for snow blower in Brazil?
In Brazil, snow blower (HS 843020) is classified under NCM 8430.20.00.