HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8427.10 – Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor
HS code 8427.10 is the 6-digit subheading for fork-lift and other works trucks, fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor. It is used for electric forklift, electric pallet truck, electric reach truck, electric order picker and electric stacker.
What HS 8427.10 covers
This HS code covers self-propelled fork-lift and other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, powered by an electric motor. These machines are indispensable for indoor material handling in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and retail environments. Their electric power source makes them ideal for operations requiring low noise, zero emissions, and clean environments. Major importers include logistics companies, e-commerce giants, and any industry with significant warehousing needs. Exporters are typically global manufacturers specializing in material handling equipment. Key trade considerations include battery technology (lead-acid, lithium-ion), lifting capacity, maneuverability in tight spaces, and operational efficiency for high-volume tasks.
- Covers
- Electric forklift
- Electric pallet truck
- Electric reach truck
- Electric order picker
- Electric stacker
- Electric tow tractor
- Electric side loader
- Examples
- Toyota Traigo 80
- Hyster J1.6XNT
- Crown FC 5200
- Jungheinrich EFG 216k
Codes often confused with 8427.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 842720 (non-electric self-propelled works trucks) due to similar function, but the electric motor power source is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842710 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $4.3B 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $3.4B 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.4B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.0B 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $898M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $14.5B 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 8427.10 3
Brazil splits HS 8427.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8427.10.1 Fork-lift trucksEmpilhadeiras Group
- 8427.10.11 Electric fork-lift trucks over 6.5 tDe capacidade de carga superior a 6,5 t
- 8427.10.19 Electric fork-lift trucks, 6.5 t or lessOutras
- 8427.10.90 Other electric self-propelled works trucksOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.27 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8427.10
What is HS code 842710?
HS code 842710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor. This HS code covers self-propelled fork-lift and other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment, powered by an electric motor. These machines are indispensable for indoor material handling in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and retail environments. Their electric power source makes them ideal for operations requiring low noise, zero emissions, and clean environments. Major importers include logistics companies, e-commerce giants, and any industry with significant warehousing needs. Exporters are typically global manufacturers specializing in material handling equipment. Key trade considerations include battery technology (lead-acid, lithium-ion), lifting capacity, maneuverability in tight spaces, and operational efficiency for high-volume tasks.
What products fall under HS code 842710?
Electric forklift, electric pallet truck, electric reach truck, electric order picker, electric stacker, electric tow tractor, electric side loader
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842710?
Can be confused with 842720 (non-electric self-propelled works trucks) due to similar function, but the electric motor power source is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842710 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.3B, 27% of world exports), Germany ($3.4B) and the United States ($1.4B). World exports came to about $16.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.0B) and Germany ($898M). World imports came to about $14.5B, 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.
How is HS code 842710 structured?
HS code 842710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (27) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842710?
Brazil splits HS code 842710 into 3 NCM codes: 8427.10.11 (Electric fork-lift trucks over 6.5 t), 8427.10.19 (Electric fork-lift trucks, 6.5 t or less), 8427.10.90 (Other electric self-propelled works trucks). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.