HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8428.10 – Lifts and skip hoists
HS code 8428.10 is the 6-digit subheading for lifts and skip hoists. It is used for passenger elevator, freight elevator, dumbwaiter, construction hoist and skip hoist.
What HS 8428.10 covers
This HS code covers lifts and skip hoists, primarily referring to passenger and freight elevators, as well as construction hoists and skip hoists used in industrial and mining applications. These vertical transport systems are fundamental to modern architecture, construction, and industrial processes, enabling efficient movement of people and goods within multi-story structures or between different levels. International trade involves specialized elevator and hoist manufacturers exporting to construction companies, real estate developers, and mining operations worldwide. Key trade considerations include safety standards, capacity, speed, energy efficiency, and compliance with building codes. Their global demand is driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion.
- Covers
- Passenger elevator
- Freight elevator
- Dumbwaiter
- Construction hoist
- Skip hoist
- Platform lift
- Home lift
- Goods lift
- Examples
- Otis Gen2 series
- Schindler 3300 series
- Kone MonoSpace
- Alimak Hek construction hoists
Codes often confused with 8428.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 842831 (continuous-action elevators for underground use) if the 'continuous-action' and 'underground' specifics are not noted, or with general lifting machinery in 842890.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 6.0% 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 $2.5B 33% of world exports
- 2 Spain $680M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $588M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $426M 6.0% of world imports
- 2 Germany $321M 4.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $302M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $7.1B 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 8428.10
Brazil does not split HS 8428.10: its NCM code is 8428.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.28 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8428.10
What is HS code 842810?
HS code 842810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lifts and skip hoists. This HS code covers lifts and skip hoists, primarily referring to passenger and freight elevators, as well as construction hoists and skip hoists used in industrial and mining applications. These vertical transport systems are fundamental to modern architecture, construction, and industrial processes, enabling efficient movement of people and goods within multi-story structures or between different levels. International trade involves specialized elevator and hoist manufacturers exporting to construction companies, real estate developers, and mining operations worldwide. Key trade considerations include safety standards, capacity, speed, energy efficiency, and compliance with building codes. Their global demand is driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion.
What products fall under HS code 842810?
Passenger elevator, freight elevator, dumbwaiter, construction hoist, skip hoist, platform lift, home lift, goods lift
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842810?
Can be confused with 842831 (continuous-action elevators for underground use) if the 'continuous-action' and 'underground' specifics are not noted, or with general lifting machinery in 842890.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 33% of world exports), Spain ($680M) and the Netherlands ($588M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 842810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842810 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($426M, 6.0% of world imports), Germany ($321M) and Canada ($302M). World imports came to about $7.1B, 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.
How is HS code 842810 structured?
HS code 842810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) 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 842810?
In Brazil, HS code 842810 is NCM 8428.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.