HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8425.11 – Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles)
HS code 8425.11 is the 6-digit subheading for pulley tackle and hoists, powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles). It is used for electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, overhead bridge crane hoists, gantry crane hoists and electric winches (lifting).
What HS 8425.11 covers
This category covers electrically powered pulley tackle and hoists, essential lifting equipment used across various industries for moving heavy loads vertically or horizontally. These devices are critical in manufacturing plants, warehouses, construction sites, and workshops, significantly enhancing efficiency and safety in material handling operations. Importers are typically industrial equipment distributors, construction companies, and manufacturing facilities seeking to optimize their logistics and production processes. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of lifting and material handling solutions, often incorporating advanced control systems. Key trade considerations include lifting capacity, speed, safety features (e.g., overload protection, emergency stops), and compliance with international safety standards. The market is driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure projects, and automation trends in material handling.
- Covers
- Electric chain hoists
- Electric wire rope hoists
- Overhead bridge crane hoists
- Gantry crane hoists
- Electric winches (lifting)
- Electric trolley hoists
- Electric lever hoists
- Examples
- Demag DC-Pro
- Kito ER2
- CM Lodestar
- Harrington ER
- Yale YJL
Codes often confused with 8425.11
Common mistake. Often confused with non-electric hoists (842519) or specialized hoists like those for raising vehicles (842542) if the power source or specific application is not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842511, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842511 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $384M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $255M 17% of world exports
- 3 Finland $195M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $150M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $120M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $52M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 8425.11
Brazil does not split HS 8425.11: its NCM code is 8425.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8425.11
What is HS code 842511?
HS code 842511 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles). This category covers electrically powered pulley tackle and hoists, essential lifting equipment used across various industries for moving heavy loads vertically or horizontally. These devices are critical in manufacturing plants, warehouses, construction sites, and workshops, significantly enhancing efficiency and safety in material handling operations. Importers are typically industrial equipment distributors, construction companies, and manufacturing facilities seeking to optimize their logistics and production processes. Exporters are specialized manufacturers of lifting and material handling solutions, often incorporating advanced control systems. Key trade considerations include lifting capacity, speed, safety features (e.g., overload protection, emergency stops), and compliance with international safety standards. The market is driven by industrial expansion, infrastructure projects, and automation trends in material handling.
What products fall under HS code 842511?
Electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, overhead bridge crane hoists, gantry crane hoists, electric winches (lifting), electric trolley hoists, electric lever hoists
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842511?
Often confused with non-electric hoists (842519) or specialized hoists like those for raising vehicles (842542) if the power source or specific application is not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842511?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842511 in UN Comtrade data were China ($384M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($255M) and Finland ($195M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 goods under HS code 842511?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842511 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($150M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($120M) and the United Kingdom ($52M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.
How is HS code 842511 structured?
HS code 842511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842511?
In Brazil, HS code 842511 is NCM 8425.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.