Product classification
HS code for Vibratory plate: 8430.61
Machinery, for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Classification of vibratory plate under HS 8430.61
The vibratory plate is classified under HS code 8430.61, which specifically covers machinery for tamping or compacting that is not self-propelled. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, which dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 8430 includes a variety of earth-moving and soil-working machinery that is not covered by the more specific descriptions in heading 8429. Because a vibratory plate is typically guided by a pedestrian operator and lacks its own independent drive system for transport (even if the vibration provides a degree of forward motion), it is excluded from the 'self-propelled' category. The machine functions by using an internal combustion engine or electric motor to rotate eccentric weights, creating high-frequency vibrations that are transferred to the ground through a heavy steel plate. This mechanical action densifies the soil or asphalt, making it an essential tool for construction and landscaping. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the plate is a single-direction or reversible model, provided it remains a non-self-propelled unit.
- Covers
- Single-direction vibratory plates
- Reversible vibratory plate compactors
- Hydraulic plate compactors (not self-propelled)
- Pedestrian-controlled tamping plates
- Gasoline-powered soil compactors
- Also under 8430.61
- Wacker Neuson DPU 6555 Plate Compactor
- Mikasa MTX-60 Rammer
- Bomag BP25/50 Plate Compactor
- Dynapac CT3000 Towed Compactor
Codes often confused with 8430.61
Common mistake. Vibratory plates are frequently misclassified under HS code 8429.40, which is reserved for self-propelled tamping machines and road rollers. The distinction lies in the propulsion; if the machine has a dedicated drive system and chassis, it belongs in 8429. Additionally, some smaller units are incorrectly placed under 8467.89, which covers tools for working in the hand. However, because vibratory plates are designed to rest on the ground during operation and are too heavy to be truly 'hand-held,' 8430.61 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843061 (the code used for vibratory plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843061 (the code used for vibratory plate) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 843061, not only vibratory plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $186M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $131M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $18M 3.8% of world exports
World total: $464M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $81M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $30M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $478M 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 vibratory plate
Brazil classifies vibratory plate under NCM 8430.61.00: HS 8430.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vibratory plate
What is the HS code for Vibratory plate?
The HS code for Vibratory plate is 843061 (Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled). The HS code for a vibratory plate is 8430.61, which refers to non-self-propelled tamping or compacting machinery.
How do I classify Vibratory plate for customs?
Vibratory plate is classified under HS code 843061 — Machinery; for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a reversible plate compactor classified differently?
No, both single-direction and reversible vibratory plates fall under 8430.61 as long as they are not self-propelled units with an integrated seat or drive chassis.
Which countries are the top exporters of vibratory plate (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843061 (the code used for vibratory plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($186M, 40% of world exports), China ($131M) and the United States ($18M). World exports came to about $464M, 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 vibratory plate (HS 843061)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843061 (the code used for vibratory plate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($81M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $478M, 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 Vibratory plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843061 for Vibratory plate 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 vibratory plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, vibratory plate (HS 843061) is classified under NCM 8430.61.00.