HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8428.39 – Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33
HS code 8428.39 is the 6-digit subheading for elevators and conveyors, continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33. It is used for screw conveyors, vibratory conveyors, roller conveyors, chain conveyors and slat conveyors.
What HS 8428.39 covers
This residual HS code covers a diverse range of continuous-action material handling equipment not specifically classified under bucket or belt types within the 8428.3x series. It includes specialized conveyor systems vital for various industrial processes, from intricate manufacturing assembly lines to waste management and food processing. International trade in these machines caters to industries requiring bespoke or niche material transport solutions, such as automotive plants, pharmaceutical companies, recycling facilities, and parcel hubs. Importers are often businesses with unique operational requirements, while exporters are typically engineering firms and machinery manufacturers capable of designing and producing custom systems. Key aspects in international trade include the adaptability of the system to specific materials or environments, seamless integration with existing production lines, and compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Screw conveyors
- Vibratory conveyors
- Roller conveyors
- Chain conveyors
- Slat conveyors
- Pneumatic conveyors
- Magnetic conveyors
- Overhead conveyors
- Examples
- FlexLink pallet conveyors
- Dorner Manufacturing precision conveyors
- SSI Schaefer chain conveyors
- Hapman screw conveyors
Codes often confused with 8428.39
Common mistake. As a 'n.e.c.' code, it's a common catch-all, often confused with 8428.32 (bucket type) or 8428.33 (belt type) if the primary conveying mechanism is not clearly distinct or falls into a specialized sub-type.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842839, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842839 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1B 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $661M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $8.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $507M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $301M 3.7% of world imports
Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $8.0B 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 8428.39 4
Brazil splits HS 8428.39 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8428.39.10 Chain conveyorsDe correntes
- 8428.39.20 Powered roller conveyorsDe rolos motores
- 8428.39.30 Side-gripper newspaper conveyorsDe pinças laterais, do tipo utilizado para o transporte de jornais
- 8428.39.90 Other continuous-action conveyorsOutros
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 8428.39
What is HS code 842839?
HS code 842839 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33. This residual HS code covers a diverse range of continuous-action material handling equipment not specifically classified under bucket or belt types within the 8428.3x series. It includes specialized conveyor systems vital for various industrial processes, from intricate manufacturing assembly lines to waste management and food processing. International trade in these machines caters to industries requiring bespoke or niche material transport solutions, such as automotive plants, pharmaceutical companies, recycling facilities, and parcel hubs. Importers are often businesses with unique operational requirements, while exporters are typically engineering firms and machinery manufacturers capable of designing and producing custom systems. Key aspects in international trade include the adaptability of the system to specific materials or environments, seamless integration with existing production lines, and compliance with stringent safety and environmental regulations.
What products fall under HS code 842839?
Screw conveyors, vibratory conveyors, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, slat conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, magnetic conveyors, overhead conveyors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842839?
As a 'n.e.c.' code, it's a common catch-all, often confused with 8428.32 (bucket type) or 8428.33 (belt type) if the primary conveying mechanism is not clearly distinct or falls into a specialized sub-type.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842839?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842839 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 25% of world exports), Germany ($1.1B) and Italy ($661M). World exports came to about $8.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842839?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842839 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($507M) and Canada ($301M). World imports came to about $8.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 842839 structured?
HS code 842839 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842839?
Brazil splits HS code 842839 into 4 NCM codes: 8428.39.10 (Chain conveyors), 8428.39.20 (Powered roller conveyors), 8428.39.30 (Side-gripper newspaper conveyors), 8428.39.90 (Other continuous-action conveyors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.