U.S. imports of Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Scraping, Excavating, Tamping, Compacting & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) (HS 843050) totaled $20.0M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Scraping, Excavating, Tamping, Compacting & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Scraping, Excavating, Tamping, Compacting & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) imports of $20.0M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEarthmoving and extraction equipment that is self-propelled and not captured by more specific headings — including peat excavators (8430501000) and general self-propelled excavating and extracting machines (8430505000) — classifies here alongside a broader residual line (8430500000). Peat excavators represent a specialized niche tied to agricultural and energy applications, while the general excavating lines serve construction, mining, and land reclamation industries. Poland and Italy lead US imports under this heading, with China also a notable supplier whose shipments may carry Section 301 exposure. Correct classification often hinges on whether the machine's primary function is tamping or compacting (which routes to a separate heading) versus excavating or extracting.
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The US schedule carves out peat excavators as a dedicated line (8430501000) due to their specialized design for cutting and lifting peat from bogs, which differs mechanically from general-purpose excavators. Importers should document the machine's design specifications and intended substrate to support the peat-specific classification.
The primary function determines classification: machines designed to move, loosen, or extract earth and minerals classify under 843050, while those designed to densify or compact soil or fill classify under 843061. Technical specifications, manufacturer literature, and the machine's operating mechanism (e.g., vibratory plate vs. excavator bucket) are the key supporting documents.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 8430
Subheading 843050 · $20.0M of $192.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $210.3M of Self-Propelled Moving, Grading, Leveling, Scraping, Excavating, Tamping, Compacting & Extracting Machinery (NESOI) and exported $59.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430505000 | Excavat, Extract Mach, Self-Propelled, NESOI | $20.0M | 8.11% | 94.53% | $1.6M |
| 8430501000 | Peat Excavators, Self-Propelled | $85K | 27.66% | 100.00% | $23K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8430500000 | Move, Grade, Level, Scrap, Excavat, Self-Prpld, NESOI | $4.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Germany together supply 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.19% of imports for consumption.