Product classification
HS code for Sports ground roller: 8432.80
Rollers, for lawns or sports-grounds.
Classification of sports ground roller under HS 8432.80
The classification of sports ground rollers falls under HS code 8432.80. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8432 is reserved for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation. Sports ground rollers are specialized tools designed to level and firm the surface of turf or soil on athletic fields, cricket pitches, golf courses, and tennis courts. The classification is based on the machine's primary function of soil treatment and surface maintenance. Whether the roller is manually operated, towed by a tractor, or self-propelled, it remains within this heading as long as its primary purpose is the maintenance of lawns or sports grounds. The engineering of these rollers focuses on weight distribution and surface contact, which is distinct from heavy-duty construction equipment used for road building or industrial paving. Proper classification ensures that the machinery is recognized as maintenance equipment rather than heavy construction plant.
- Covers
- Manual lawn rollers
- Towed sports field rollers
- Motorized rollers for cricket pitches
- Water-filled rollers for turf management
- Tandem rollers for tennis courts
- Spiked rollers for aeration and leveling
- Also under 8432.80
- John Deere lawn rollers
- Toro sports field rollers
- Sisis Flexicomb & Flexislice rollers
- Agri-Fab lawn rollers
- Land Pride LR25 series rollers
Codes often confused with 8432.80
Common mistake. Sports ground rollers are often misclassified under HS code 8429.40, which covers tamping machines and road rollers. The critical distinction lies in the application: 8429.40 is intended for heavy-duty earthmoving and road construction, whereas 8432.80 is specifically for agricultural or horticultural use, including the maintenance of sports turf. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use HS code 8433.11, which is for mowers for lawns, parks, or sports grounds. While both are used on sports fields, a roller does not have a cutting mechanism and must be classified under 8432.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843280 (the code used for sports ground roller), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843280 (the code used for sports ground roller) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.4% 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 843280, not only sports ground roller.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $262M 18% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $164M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $157M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $131M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 United States $123M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $102M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 sports ground roller
Brazil classifies sports ground roller under NCM 8432.80.00: HS 8432.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sports ground roller
What is the HS code for Sports ground roller?
The HS code for Sports ground roller is 843280 (Rollers; for lawns or sports-grounds). The correct HS code for rollers used on lawns or sports grounds is 8432.80.
How do I classify Sports ground roller for customs?
Sports ground roller is classified under HS code 843280 — Rollers; for lawns or sports-grounds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include spare parts for the rollers?
No, specific parts for these machines are generally classified under HS code 8432.90, which covers parts of agricultural and horticultural machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of sports ground roller (HS 843280)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843280 (the code used for sports ground roller) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($262M, 18% of world exports), the Netherlands ($164M) and Germany ($157M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 sports ground roller (HS 843280)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843280 (the code used for sports ground roller) in UN Comtrade data were France ($131M, 9.4% of world imports), the United States ($123M) and Germany ($102M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Sports ground roller the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843280 for Sports ground roller 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 sports ground roller in Brazil?
In Brazil, sports ground roller (HS 843280) is classified under NCM 8432.80.00.