HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8425.49 – Jacks and hoists; (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles
HS code 8425.49 is the 6-digit subheading for jacks and hoists, (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles. It is used for mechanical screw jacks, scissor jacks, air bag jacks, pneumatic jacks and exhaust jacks.
What HS 8425.49 covers
This HS code covers jacks and hoists used for raising vehicles that are not hydraulic, including mechanical, screw, pneumatic, or air-bag types. These devices serve specific niches where hydraulic systems may not be ideal, such as emergency roadside kits, specialized off-road recovery, or environments sensitive to hydraulic fluids. Importers range from automotive accessory suppliers and off-road equipment retailers to industrial safety equipment providers. Exporters are often manufacturers focusing on robust, simple, or specialized lifting mechanisms. Key trading considerations include the lifting mechanism type, load capacity, durability, and suitability for specific environmental or operational constraints, offering alternatives to hydraulic power.
- Covers
- Mechanical screw jacks
- Scissor jacks
- Air bag jacks
- Pneumatic jacks
- Exhaust jacks
- Ratchet jacks
- Farm jacks
- Examples
- Hi-Lift Jack
- Powerbuilt (scissor jacks)
- Goodyear (air jacks)
- AC Hydraulic (pneumatic jacks)
- Bottle Jack (mechanical)
Codes often confused with 8425.49
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 842542 (hydraulic vehicle jacks) due to similar purpose, or 842541 if they are part of a built-in system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842549, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842549 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 $389M 34% of world exports
- 2 Germany $155M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $82M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $288M 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $56M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $50M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 8425.49 2
Brazil splits HS 8425.49 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 8425.49
What is HS code 842549?
HS code 842549 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Jacks and hoists; (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles. This HS code covers jacks and hoists used for raising vehicles that are not hydraulic, including mechanical, screw, pneumatic, or air-bag types. These devices serve specific niches where hydraulic systems may not be ideal, such as emergency roadside kits, specialized off-road recovery, or environments sensitive to hydraulic fluids. Importers range from automotive accessory suppliers and off-road equipment retailers to industrial safety equipment providers. Exporters are often manufacturers focusing on robust, simple, or specialized lifting mechanisms. Key trading considerations include the lifting mechanism type, load capacity, durability, and suitability for specific environmental or operational constraints, offering alternatives to hydraulic power.
What products fall under HS code 842549?
Mechanical screw jacks, scissor jacks, air bag jacks, pneumatic jacks, exhaust jacks, ratchet jacks, farm jacks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842549?
Frequently confused with 842542 (hydraulic vehicle jacks) due to similar purpose, or 842541 if they are part of a built-in system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842549?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842549 in UN Comtrade data were China ($389M, 34% of world exports), Germany ($155M) and the United States ($82M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 842549?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842549 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($288M, 28% of world imports), Germany ($56M) and Canada ($50M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 842549 structured?
HS code 842549 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842549?
Brazil splits HS code 842549 into 2 NCM codes: 8425.49.10 (Non-hydraulic hand-operated jacks), 8425.49.90 (Other non-hydraulic jacks). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.