Product classification
HS code for Vibratory roller: 8429.40
Tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Classification of vibratory roller under HS 8429.40
Vibratory rollers are classified under HS code 8429.40. This code is part of heading 8429, which encompasses heavy-duty, self-propelled machinery such as bulldozers, graders, and mechanical shovels. The primary criteria for this classification is the 'self-propelled' nature of the equipment. Unlike pedestrian-guided plates, a vibratory roller under this code features an integrated propulsion system, often including a seat for an operator or a sophisticated remote-control system that allows the machine to move across a job site independently. These machines use one or more smooth or padded drums that vibrate to compact soil, gravel, or asphalt. The classification is supported by Chapter 84 Note 2, which prioritizes the function of the machine within the specified headings. Whether the roller is a small trench roller or a massive highway tandem roller, the self-propulsion feature is the defining characteristic that places it in 8429.40 rather than 8430.61.
- Covers
- Single drum vibratory rollers
- Tandem vibratory rollers
- Self-propelled trench rollers
- Padfoot vibratory rollers
- Ride-on road rollers
- Also under 8429.40
- Hamm HD+ 120 VV
- Bomag BW213DH-5
- Caterpillar CB10
- Dynapac CA6000D
- Ammann ARX 90
Codes often confused with 8429.40
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8430.61, which is for non-self-propelled compacting machinery. Importers often confuse the two when dealing with walk-behind rollers. If the walk-behind roller has a powered drive system that moves the machine forward and backward without manual pushing, it should be classified under 8429.40. Another error involves HS code 8704, which covers vehicles for the transport of goods; however, rollers are considered mobile machinery, not transport vehicles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842940 (the code used for vibratory roller), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842940 (the code used for vibratory roller) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 842940, not only vibratory roller.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $821M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $693M 28% of world exports
- 3 United States $169M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $414M 16% of world imports
- 2 Canada $141M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $101M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 roller
Brazil classifies vibratory roller under NCM 8429.40.00: HS 8429.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vibratory roller
What is the HS code for Vibratory roller?
The HS code for Vibratory roller is 842940 (Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled). The HS code for a vibratory roller is 8429.40, covering self-propelled tamping machines and road rollers.
How do I classify Vibratory roller for customs?
Vibratory roller is classified under HS code 842940 — Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include remote-controlled rollers?
Yes, self-propelled trench rollers that are operated via remote control are still classified under 8429.40 because they possess an internal drive mechanism.
Which countries are the top exporters of vibratory roller (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842940 (the code used for vibratory roller) in UN Comtrade data were China ($821M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($693M) and the United States ($169M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 vibratory roller (HS 842940)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842940 (the code used for vibratory roller) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($414M, 16% of world imports), Canada ($141M) and the United Kingdom ($101M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 roller the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842940 for Vibratory 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 vibratory roller in Brazil?
In Brazil, vibratory roller (HS 842940) is classified under NCM 8429.40.00.