HS Code Subheading

Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars

8428.60 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 842860

This specialized HS code encompasses teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, and traction mechanisms for funiculars, all designed for passenger transport in challenging or recreational environments. International trade involves highly engineered systems, often custom-built to meet specific geographical, environmental, and safety requirements. Importers are typically ski resorts, amusement parks, urban development projects in mountainous regions, and tourism operators investing in infrastructure. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized engineering and manufacturing companies, predominantly from countries with strong alpine tourism industries and advanced ropeway technology. Key trade factors include rigorous safety certifications, passenger capacity, weather resistance, energy consumption, and the complexity of installation and ongoing maintenance. These systems represent significant capital investments and frequently involve long-term service agreements.

Products Under This Code

Gondola lifts, chairlifts, ski draglines, funicular railways, aerial trams, cable cars, detachable chairlifts, fixed-grip chairlifts

Real World Examples

Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group gondolas, Poma chairlifts, Leitner Ropeways funiculars, Bartholet Ropeways aerial trams

Common Misclassification

Could be confused with general lifting machinery (8428.90) if the specific 'people-moving' and 'traction mechanism' aspects are overlooked, or even railway track fixtures (8608) for funiculars.

Products Classified Under 8428.60

ChairliftSki liftCable car

Related Codes

8428.10 Lifts and skip hoists 8428.20 Elevators and conveyors; pneumatic 8428.31 Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 8428.32 Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31 8428.33 Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31 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 8428.40 Escalators and moving walkways 8428.70 Industrial robots 8428.90 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Alpine nations like Austria, Switzerland, and France are major exporters, while countries with significant tourism infrastructure development, such as China and the USA, are key importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 842860?

HS code 842860 covers: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars. This specialized HS code encompasses teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, and traction mechanisms for funiculars, all designed for passenger transport in challenging or recreational environments. International trade involves highly engineered systems, often custom-built to meet specific geographical, environmental, and safety requirements. Importers are typically ski resorts, amusement parks, urban development projects in mountainous regions, and tourism operators investing in infrastructure. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized engineering and manufacturing companies, predominantly from countries with strong alpine tourism industries and advanced ropeway technology. Key trade factors include rigorous safety certifications, passenger capacity, weather resistance, energy consumption, and the complexity of installation and ongoing maintenance. These systems represent significant capital investments and frequently involve long-term service agreements.

What products fall under HS code 842860?

Gondola lifts, chairlifts, ski draglines, funicular railways, aerial trams, cable cars, detachable chairlifts, fixed-grip chairlifts

What are common misclassifications for HS code 842860?

Could be confused with general lifting machinery (8428.90) if the specific 'people-moving' and 'traction mechanism' aspects are overlooked, or even railway track fixtures (8608) for funiculars.

How is HS code 842860 structured?

HS code 842860 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.