Product classification
HS code for Steam blaster: 8424.30
Mechanical appliances, steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Classification of steam blaster under HS 8424.30
Steam blasters are classified under HS code 8424.30 because they are mechanical appliances designed to project a jet of steam for cleaning or surface treatment. Heading 8424 covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders. Subheading 8424.30 specifically identifies steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. The classification is determined by the mechanical nature of the device, which uses pressure to expel steam through a nozzle. This code applies to industrial and professional-grade equipment used for heavy-duty cleaning, degreasing, or stripping surfaces in various industrial sectors, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing.
- Covers
- Industrial high-pressure steam cleaners
- Steam jet projecting machines for degreasing
- Portable industrial steam blasters
- Steam-based paint stripping machines
- High-temperature steam pressure washers
- Automated steam blasting systems for production lines
- Heavy-duty steam cleaning equipment for machinery
- Also under 8424.30
- Graco EcoQuip
- Clemco SCW
- Kaeser M50
- Karcher HDS 8/18-4C
- Blastrac 1-8DPS75
Codes often confused with 8424.30
Common mistake. Steam blasters are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8479 as general machinery not specified elsewhere. However, Heading 8424 is more specific for jet-projecting appliances. Another common mistake is using HS code 8516, which covers electric water heaters and domestic appliances. While steam blasters heat water, their primary function is the mechanical projection of the jet, which places them in 8424. Additionally, domestic steam mops or handheld fabric steamers are usually classified under 8508 or 8516, depending on their design, rather than the industrial 8424.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842430 (the code used for steam blaster), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842430 (the code used for steam blaster) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 842430, not only steam blaster.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $947M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $857M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $439M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $586M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $349M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 France $255M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 codes for steam blaster
Brazil splits HS 8424.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.30.10Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines
- 8424.30.20Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments
- 8424.30.30Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more
- 8424.30.90Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steam blaster
What is the HS code for Steam blaster?
The HS code for Steam blaster is 842430 (Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines). The HS code for industrial steam blasting and jet projecting machines is 8424.30.
How do I classify Steam blaster for customs?
Steam blaster is classified under HS code 842430 — Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8424.30 include sand blasters?
Yes, HS code 8424.30 covers both steam and sand blasting machines, as well as other similar jet projecting equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of steam blaster (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842430 (the code used for steam blaster) in UN Comtrade data were China ($947M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($857M) and Italy ($439M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 steam blaster (HS 842430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842430 (the code used for steam blaster) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($586M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($349M) and France ($255M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Steam blaster the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842430 for Steam blaster 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 steam blaster in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842430 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for steam blaster depends on the product's details: 8424.30.10 (Water-jet pipe unblocking or cleaning machines), 8424.30.20 (Sand-blasting machines for distressing garments), 8424.30.30 (Water-jet drills, 10 MPa or more), 8424.30.90 (Other steam, sand or similar jet-blasting machines).