Product classification
HS code for Stone crusher: 8474.20
Machines, for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Classification of stone crusher under HS 8474.20
The stone crusher is classified under HS code 847420 because it is a machine designed for the mechanical reduction of mineral substances. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, heading 8474 encompasses machinery used for the processing of earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form. Specifically, subheading 847420 covers crushing or grinding machines. These machines are essential in the mining and construction industries for breaking down large rocks into smaller aggregates or fine powders. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function of altering the physical size of raw mineral materials rather than shaping a specific workpiece into a finished product. This distinction is crucial for customs compliance, as it separates heavy industrial processing equipment from precision machine tools used in masonry or glasswork. The technical operation involves mechanical forces such as impact, attrition, or compression. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the classification is governed by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Section XVI, Note 2, also provides guidance on the classification of parts and machinery, reinforcing the placement of bulk mineral processors under 8474.
- Covers
- Jaw crushers for granite and basalt
- Cone crushers for secondary mineral reduction
- Impact crushers for aggregate production
- Gyratory crushers for heavy mining
- Hammer mills for limestone processing
- Also under 8474.20
- Sandvik QJ341 Jaw Crusher
- Metso Outotec Nordberg HP Cone Crusher
- Terex Finlay I-120RS Impact Crusher
- FLSmidth Ball Mill
- McLanahan Jaw Crusher
Codes often confused with 8474.20
Common mistake. Stone crushers are frequently confused with machine-tools under heading 8464. While 846420 covers grinding machines for stone, these are intended for finishing or shaping a specific workpiece. In contrast, 847420 is for bulk processing of raw materials. Additionally, mobile crushing plants are sometimes misclassified under 8705 as special purpose motor vehicles, but they should remain in 8474 if the crushing unit is the primary function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847420 (the code used for stone crusher), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847420 (the code used for stone crusher) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 847420, not only stone crusher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $499M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $478M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 12% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$227M 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $133M 3.2% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 stone crusher
Brazil splits HS 8474.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8474.20.10Ball mills for minerals
- 8474.20.90Other mineral crushing or grinding machines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stone crusher
What is the HS code for Stone crusher?
The HS code for Stone crusher is 847420 (Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances). The primary HS code for a stone crusher is 847420, which covers machines for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances.
How do I classify Stone crusher for customs?
Stone crusher is classified under HS code 847420 — Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can mobile crushers be classified under this code?
Yes, mobile stone crushers that are mounted on a chassis or tracks are generally classified under 847420, as the crushing function determines the essential character of the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of stone crusher (HS 847420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847420 (the code used for stone crusher) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 38% of world exports), Germany ($499M) and the United Kingdom ($478M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of stone crusher (HS 847420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847420 (the code used for stone crusher) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 12% of world imports), Russia (about $227M) and Indonesia ($133M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 Stone crusher the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847420 for Stone crusher 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 stone crusher in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847420 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for stone crusher depends on the product's details: 8474.20.10 (Ball mills for minerals), 8474.20.90 (Other mineral crushing or grinding machines).