U.S. imports of Non-Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Excavating & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) (HS 843069) totaled $15.4M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Non-Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Excavating & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTowed or stationary earthmoving and extraction equipment not covered by more specific headings — including scrapers, graders, and leveling machines that require an external prime mover — enters under the single US tariff line 8430690100. South Korea leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and Italy, a supplier mix that reflects both heavy-equipment manufacturing strength and proximity-driven supply chains. Classification here requires confirming the machine lacks self-propulsion and does not perform tamping or compacting as its primary function, which would route it to 843061.
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The classification depends on the machine's primary design purpose. Towed graders and levelers designed for earthmoving, road construction, or mineral extraction classify under 843069 (8430690100). Agricultural land-leveling equipment designed specifically for field preparation may fall under Chapter 84 agricultural machinery headings. The intended use, design features, and marketing documentation all inform the correct classification.
South Korea hosts major heavy-equipment manufacturers with established export programs for construction and mining machinery components and attachments. Their competitive pricing, manufacturing scale, and product range in towed earthmoving equipment have made them the top supplier in this specific segment of the US market.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430690100 | Move, Grade, Level, Scrap, Excavat, Extract Mach, NESOI | $15.4M | 8.29% | 68.71% | $1.3M |
Move, Grade, Level, Scrap, Excavat, Extract Mach, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8430690100 | Move, Grade, Level, Scrap, Excavat, Extract Mach, NESOI | $6.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 4 of 9 in heading 8430
Subheading 843069 · $15.4M of $192.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $186.6M of Non-Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Excavating & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) and exported $61.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 49% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
31.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.29% of imports for consumption.