Product classification
HS code for Snow plow: 8430.20
Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers.
Classification of snow plow under HS 8430.20
Snow plows and snow blowers are classified under HS code 8430.20. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8430 is for other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores. Subheading 8430.20 specifically identifies snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. This classification applies to the complete mechanical unit designed for snow removal. It is important to note that this code covers both self-propelled units (where the snow-plow mechanism is the primary function) and the plow attachments themselves when presented separately. However, the classification can change if the plow is permanently integrated into a vehicle chassis, which may then be considered a special-purpose motor vehicle under Chapter 87.
- Covers
- Pedestrian-controlled snow blowers (snow throwers)
- Snow plow attachments for tractors or trucks
- Self-propelled snow-clearing machines not mounted on a truck chassis
- Rotary snow plows
- V-plow attachments for heavy machinery
- 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. The most common misclassification is under 8705.90, which covers special-purpose motor vehicles. If a snow plow is built onto a dedicated truck chassis and the vehicle is designed primarily for snow clearing on roads, it may fall under 8705.90. Another error is classifying parts of snow plows under 8430.20; parts should be classified under 8431.49. Additionally, small electric snow shovels are sometimes misclassified as domestic appliances in 8509, but because their function is snow removal, 8430.20 is generally the more specific and correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843020 (the code used for snow plow), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843020 (the code used for snow plow) 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 plow.
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 plow
Brazil classifies snow plow 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 plow
What is the HS code for Snow plow?
The HS code for Snow plow is 843020 (Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers). The HS code for snow-ploughs and snow-blowers is 8430.20.
How do I classify Snow plow for customs?
Snow plow is classified under HS code 843020 — Snow-ploughs and snow-blowers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the truck it is attached to?
If the plow is an interchangeable attachment, the plow is 8430.20 and the truck is 8704. If they are permanently integrated into a single unit for snow clearing, the entire vehicle may be classified under 8705.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of snow plow (HS 843020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843020 (the code used for snow plow) 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 plow (HS 843020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843020 (the code used for snow plow) 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 plow the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843020 for Snow plow 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 plow in Brazil?
In Brazil, snow plow (HS 843020) is classified under NCM 8430.20.00.