HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8428.32 – Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31
HS code 8428.32 is the 6-digit subheading for elevators and conveyors, continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31. It is used for bucket elevators, grain leg conveyors, vertical bucket conveyors, Z-type bucket conveyors and C-type bucket conveyors.
What HS 8428.32 covers
This HS code covers continuous-action bucket-type elevators and conveyors used for moving bulk goods and materials. These systems are critical in industries such as mining, agriculture, cement production, and chemical processing, where efficient vertical or inclined transport of granular or powdered substances is essential. International trade in these machines is driven by industrial expansion and modernization projects globally. Importers are typically large industrial firms, processing plants, and infrastructure developers seeking to optimize their material handling logistics. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers, often from industrialized nations with strong engineering capabilities. Key aspects for trade include the system's capacity, durability, suitability for specific material types (e.g., abrasive, corrosive), energy efficiency, and integration into larger automated production lines. The demand is consistently high as industries strive for greater automation and throughput.
- Covers
- Bucket elevators
- Grain leg conveyors
- Vertical bucket conveyors
- Z-type bucket conveyors
- C-type bucket conveyors
- Centrifugal discharge bucket elevators
- Continuous discharge bucket elevators
- Industrial bucket lifts
- Examples
- Bühler Group bucket elevators
- Cimbria bucket elevators
- FEECO International bucket elevators
- KWS Manufacturing bucket elevators
Codes often confused with 8428.32
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 8428.33 (belt type) or 8428.39 (other continuous action conveyors) if the specific bucket mechanism is not clearly identified as the primary conveying method.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842832, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842832 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 6.9% 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 $178M 49% of world exports
- 2 Germany $25M 6.8% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$24M 6.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $363M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $25M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Japan $24M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 United States $22M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $366M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 8428.32
Brazil does not split HS 8428.32: its NCM code is 8428.32.00.
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 8428.32
What is HS code 842832?
HS code 842832 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31. This HS code covers continuous-action bucket-type elevators and conveyors used for moving bulk goods and materials. These systems are critical in industries such as mining, agriculture, cement production, and chemical processing, where efficient vertical or inclined transport of granular or powdered substances is essential. International trade in these machines is driven by industrial expansion and modernization projects globally. Importers are typically large industrial firms, processing plants, and infrastructure developers seeking to optimize their material handling logistics. Exporters are specialized machinery manufacturers, often from industrialized nations with strong engineering capabilities. Key aspects for trade include the system's capacity, durability, suitability for specific material types (e.g., abrasive, corrosive), energy efficiency, and integration into larger automated production lines. The demand is consistently high as industries strive for greater automation and throughput.
What products fall under HS code 842832?
Bucket elevators, grain leg conveyors, vertical bucket conveyors, Z-type bucket conveyors, C-type bucket conveyors, centrifugal discharge bucket elevators, continuous discharge bucket elevators, industrial bucket lifts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842832?
This code can be confused with 8428.33 (belt type) or 8428.39 (other continuous action conveyors) if the specific bucket mechanism is not clearly identified as the primary conveying method.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842832?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842832 in UN Comtrade data were China ($178M, 49% of world exports), Germany ($25M) and Taiwan (about $24M). World exports came to about $363M, 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 842832?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842832 in UN Comtrade data were China ($25M, 6.9% of world imports), Japan ($24M) and the United States ($22M). World imports came to about $366M, 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 842832 structured?
HS code 842832 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842832?
In Brazil, HS code 842832 is NCM 8428.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.