HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8431.20 – Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427
HS code 8431.20 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery, parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427. It is used for forklift masts, hydraulic cylinders for forklifts, forklift tires, electric motors for pallet trucks and control valves for lift trucks.
What HS 8431.20 covers
This HS code is dedicated to parts for industrial trucks, specifically those used for lifting, handling, stacking, or conveying goods, as classified under heading 8427. This primarily includes components for forklift trucks, other lifting or stacking trucks, and similar material handling vehicles. The global trade in these parts is substantial, supporting the vast fleet of material handling equipment used in warehouses, factories, ports, and distribution centers worldwide. Importers are typically equipment dealers, maintenance workshops, and large logistics companies, seeking to maintain their operational efficiency and extend the lifespan of their machinery. Exporters are often OEMs or specialized aftermarket suppliers, providing critical components for repair, emphasizing durability, and ensuring compatibility with various truck models.
- Covers
- Forklift masts
- Hydraulic cylinders for forklifts
- Forklift tires
- Electric motors for pallet trucks
- Control valves for lift trucks
- Battery packs for electric forklifts
- Forklift seats
- Steering components for industrial trucks
- Examples
- Toyota forklift parts
- Hyster lift truck components
- Crown pallet jack wheels
- Linde material handling spares
Codes often confused with 8431.20
Common mistake. Often confused with general vehicle parts (Chapter 87) or other machinery parts (8431.49). The crucial distinction is that these parts are specifically designed for the industrial trucks of heading 8427.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843120 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 $1.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $867M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $533M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $836M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $749M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $7.7B 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 8431.20 3
Brazil splits HS 8431.20 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8431.20.1 Of fork-lift trucksDe empilhadeiras Group
- 8431.20.11 Parts of self-propelled fork-lift trucksAutopropulsadas
- 8431.20.19 Parts of other fork-lift trucksDe outras empilhadeiras
- 8431.20.90 Other parts of works trucksOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.31 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8431.20
What is HS code 843120?
HS code 843120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427. This HS code is dedicated to parts for industrial trucks, specifically those used for lifting, handling, stacking, or conveying goods, as classified under heading 8427. This primarily includes components for forklift trucks, other lifting or stacking trucks, and similar material handling vehicles. The global trade in these parts is substantial, supporting the vast fleet of material handling equipment used in warehouses, factories, ports, and distribution centers worldwide. Importers are typically equipment dealers, maintenance workshops, and large logistics companies, seeking to maintain their operational efficiency and extend the lifespan of their machinery. Exporters are often OEMs or specialized aftermarket suppliers, providing critical components for repair, emphasizing durability, and ensuring compatibility with various truck models.
What products fall under HS code 843120?
Forklift masts, hydraulic cylinders for forklifts, forklift tires, electric motors for pallet trucks, control valves for lift trucks, battery packs for electric forklifts, forklift seats, steering components for industrial trucks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843120?
Often confused with general vehicle parts (Chapter 87) or other machinery parts (8431.49). The crucial distinction is that these parts are specifically designed for the industrial trucks of heading 8427.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($867M) and Italy ($533M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 843120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843120 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($836M) and France ($749M). World imports came to about $7.7B, 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 843120 structured?
HS code 843120 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (31) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843120?
Brazil splits HS code 843120 into 3 NCM codes: 8431.20.11 (Parts of self-propelled fork-lift trucks), 8431.20.19 (Parts of other fork-lift trucks), 8431.20.90 (Other parts of works trucks). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.