Product classification

HS code for Wheel bulldozer: 8429.19

Bulldozers and angledozers, self-propelled, other than track laying.

Classification of wheel bulldozer under HS 8429.19

A wheel bulldozer is classified under HS code 8429.19. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8429 specifically addresses self-propelled earth-moving machinery, including bulldozers, angledozers, graders, and levelers. The heading is further divided based on the mechanism of propulsion and the specific type of blade movement. While 8429.11 is reserved for track-laying (crawler) bulldozers, 8429.19 is the residual category for "other" self-propelled bulldozers. This includes machines mounted on wheels or heavy-duty tires. These machines are characterized by a heavy steel blade attached to the front, used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, or rubble. The classification is determined by the machine's primary function (pushing/leveling) and its method of movement (wheels vs. tracks). Wheel bulldozers are often preferred for projects requiring higher mobility and speed across paved surfaces or firm ground, and the HS system reflects this mechanical distinction in its subheadings to ensure accurate trade statistics and duty application.

Covers
  • Articulated wheel bulldozers
  • Rubber-tired dozers
  • Wheel-mounted angledozers
  • Self-propelled wheel dozers
  • Heavy-duty wheeled earth-pushing machines
Also under 8429.19
  • Caterpillar 854K Wheel Dozer
  • Komatsu WD600 Wheel Dozer
  • Volvo L350H (often used as a dozer)
  • Liebherr L 586 XPower (wheel loader often configured as dozer)

Codes often confused with 8429.19

Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying a wheel bulldozer under 8429.11, which is strictly for track-laying (crawler) versions. Another common mistake is confusing it with front-end shovel loaders (8429.51). While they look similar, a bulldozer is designed primarily for pushing with a fixed or angled blade, whereas a loader is designed for lifting and moving material with a bucket. Agricultural tractors (8701) are also sometimes confused if they have blade attachments.

8429.11Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying8429.51Front-end shovel loaders87.01Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)

Top exporters and importers of HS 842919 (the code used for wheel bulldozer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842919 (the code used for wheel bulldozer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 8.3% 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 842919, not only wheel bulldozer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $28M
  2. 2 Australia $27M
  3. 3 United States $27M

World total: $229M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $36M
  2. 2 Romania $25M
  3. 3 Papua New Guinea* ~$25M

World total: $429M 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 wheel bulldozer

Brazil splits HS 8429.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8429.19.10Non-crawler bulldozers, 315 HP or more
  • 8429.19.90Other non-crawler bulldozers and angledozers

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wheel bulldozer

What is the HS code for Wheel bulldozer?

The HS code for Wheel bulldozer is 842919 (Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, other than track laying). The correct HS code for a self-propelled wheel bulldozer is 8429.19.

How do I classify Wheel bulldozer for customs?

Wheel bulldozer is classified under HS code 842919 — Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, other than track laying. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can a tractor with a blade be classified here?

Generally, no. If the machine is primarily a tractor designed for hauling, it stays in 8701. Heading 8429 is for machines specifically designed for earth-moving functions.

Which countries are the top exporters of wheel bulldozer (HS 842919)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842919 (the code used for wheel bulldozer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 12% of world exports), Australia ($27M) and the United States ($27M). World exports came to about $229M, 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 wheel bulldozer (HS 842919)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 842919 (the code used for wheel bulldozer) in UN Comtrade data were India ($36M, 8.3% of world imports), Romania ($25M) and Papua New Guinea (about $25M). World imports came to about $429M, 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 Wheel bulldozer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 842919 for Wheel bulldozer 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 wheel bulldozer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 842919 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wheel bulldozer depends on the product's details: 8429.19.10 (Non-crawler bulldozers, 315 HP or more), 8429.19.90 (Other non-crawler bulldozers and angledozers).