HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8425.39 – Winches; capstans; not powered by an electric motor
HS code 8425.39 is the 6-digit subheading for winches, capstans, not powered by an electric motor. It is used for manual hand winches, hydraulic industrial winches, pneumatic capstans, engine-driven logging winches and mechanical boat winches.
What HS 8425.39 covers
This category covers winches and capstans that operate without an electric motor, relying instead on manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, or internal combustion engine power. These robust machines are essential in heavy-duty applications where electric power is unavailable or impractical, such as in forestry, specialized marine operations, heavy construction, and remote recovery scenarios. Importers often include heavy equipment distributors, logging companies, and specialized industrial firms, while exporters are manufacturers focusing on durability and specific power train integration. Important considerations for trade include the power source type, load rating, cable capacity, and environmental resistance, as these units are often deployed in demanding conditions.
- Covers
- Manual hand winches
- Hydraulic industrial winches
- Pneumatic capstans
- Engine-driven logging winches
- Mechanical boat winches
- Lever hoists
- Air winches
- Examples
- Thern Commander Series
- Ramsey Winch (hydraulic models)
- Maasdam Pow'R-Pull
- Dutton-Lainson hand winches
- Ingersoll Rand Air Winches
Codes often confused with 8425.39
Common mistake. Often confused with 842531 (electric winches) due to similar function but different power, or 842890 for other non-electric lifting equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842539, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842539 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $174M 14% of world exports
- 2 Italy $149M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $145M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $190M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $66M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $60M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 codes for 8425.39 2
Brazil splits HS 8425.39 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8425.39.10 Non-electric winches and capstans, 100 t or lessCom capacidade inferior ou igual a 100 t
- 8425.39.90 Non-electric winches and capstans, over 100 tOutros
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 8425.39
What is HS code 842539?
HS code 842539 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Winches; capstans; not powered by an electric motor. This category covers winches and capstans that operate without an electric motor, relying instead on manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, or internal combustion engine power. These robust machines are essential in heavy-duty applications where electric power is unavailable or impractical, such as in forestry, specialized marine operations, heavy construction, and remote recovery scenarios. Importers often include heavy equipment distributors, logging companies, and specialized industrial firms, while exporters are manufacturers focusing on durability and specific power train integration. Important considerations for trade include the power source type, load rating, cable capacity, and environmental resistance, as these units are often deployed in demanding conditions.
What products fall under HS code 842539?
Manual hand winches, hydraulic industrial winches, pneumatic capstans, engine-driven logging winches, mechanical boat winches, lever hoists, air winches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842539?
Often confused with 842531 (electric winches) due to similar function but different power, or 842890 for other non-electric lifting equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842539?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842539 in UN Comtrade data were China ($174M, 14% of world exports), Italy ($149M) and Germany ($145M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842539?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842539 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($190M, 16% of world imports), China ($66M) and Germany ($60M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 842539 structured?
HS code 842539 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842539?
Brazil splits HS code 842539 into 2 NCM codes: 8425.39.10 (Non-electric winches and capstans, 100 t or less), 8425.39.90 (Non-electric winches and capstans, over 100 t). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.