HS Code:
Riding mowers, other than electric, classified under HS Code 8433.11 (mowers for lawns, parks, or sports grounds, powered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane), encompass a range of gas-powered or diesel-powered lawn mowers designed for larger areas such as residential lawns, commercial landscapes, and public spaces. These machines are distinct from electric mowers due to their reliance on internal combustion engines, offering greater power and runtime for heavy-duty tasks but with higher emissions. They are a significant category in the global agricultural and gardening equipment market, driven by demand in landscaping, agriculture, and municipal maintenance.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA or within WTO member states with specific exemptions)
Shift towards sustainable alternatives
Increasing regulatory pressure on emissions is pushing manufacturers to innovate with hybrid or lower-emission engines, though electric mowers are gaining market share.
2021-2023
Growth in commercial landscaping
Rising demand for professional landscaping services in urban and suburban areas is driving sales of high-capacity riding mowers in developed markets like North America and Europe.
2020-2022
Automation and smart technology integration
Manufacturers are incorporating GPS and remote control features in riding mowers, increasing their appeal for precision landscaping, though at a higher cost.
2022-2023
The European Union implemented stricter Stage V emission standards for non-road mobile machinery, including gas-powered riding mowers, requiring manufacturers to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions.
January 2023
Increased production costs for manufacturers exporting to the EU, potentially reducing competitiveness of non-compliant models and accelerating shift to electric alternatives.
Continued tariffs on Chinese-made riding mowers under Section 301 have led to higher costs for US importers, prompting some companies to diversify supply chains to countries like Vietnam or Mexico.
Mid-2022
Shift in trade patterns with reduced imports from China to the US, benefiting other manufacturing hubs and increasing prices for US consumers.
Major manufacturers like John Deere and Husqvarna introduced hybrid riding mowers combining gas and electric power to balance performance and environmental impact.
Late 2022
Potential to capture market share in regions with strict emission laws while maintaining the power needed for large-scale applications.