HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8431.31 – Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof
HS code 8431.31 is the 6-digit subheading for lifts, skip hoists or escalators, parts thereof. It is used for elevator doors, escalator steps, lift control panels, hoist ropes for elevators and hydraulic cylinders for lifts.
What HS 8431.31 covers
This code covers parts specifically designed for lifts (elevators), skip hoists, and escalators, which are essential components for vertical transportation systems in buildings worldwide. The international trade in these parts is driven by urban development, infrastructure projects, and the critical need for maintenance, repair, and modernization of existing installations to ensure safety and efficiency. Importers include construction companies, elevator and escalator service providers, and building management firms, all requiring high-quality, compliant components. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers, often global players, who focus on advanced engineering, adherence to stringent safety standards, and technological innovation to meet the demands of modern architecture and high-traffic environments.
- Covers
- Elevator doors
- Escalator steps
- Lift control panels
- Hoist ropes for elevators
- Hydraulic cylinders for lifts
- Escalator handrails
- Safety brakes for lifts
- Elevator guide rails
- Examples
- Otis elevator parts
- Schindler escalator components
- Kone lift control boards
- Thyssenkrupp elevator cables
Codes often confused with 8431.31
Common mistake. Can be confused with general machinery parts (8431.49) or even parts for other types of conveying machinery (8431.39). The key is the specific application to lifts, skip hoists, and escalators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843131, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843131 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.5% 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 $1.3B 25% of world exports
- 2 Spain $580M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $572M 11% of world exports
World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $562M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $402M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 France $363M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 8431.31 2
Brazil splits HS 8431.31 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 8431.31
What is HS code 843131?
HS code 843131 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof. This code covers parts specifically designed for lifts (elevators), skip hoists, and escalators, which are essential components for vertical transportation systems in buildings worldwide. The international trade in these parts is driven by urban development, infrastructure projects, and the critical need for maintenance, repair, and modernization of existing installations to ensure safety and efficiency. Importers include construction companies, elevator and escalator service providers, and building management firms, all requiring high-quality, compliant components. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers, often global players, who focus on advanced engineering, adherence to stringent safety standards, and technological innovation to meet the demands of modern architecture and high-traffic environments.
What products fall under HS code 843131?
Elevator doors, escalator steps, lift control panels, hoist ropes for elevators, hydraulic cylinders for lifts, escalator handrails, safety brakes for lifts, elevator guide rails
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843131?
Can be confused with general machinery parts (8431.49) or even parts for other types of conveying machinery (8431.39). The key is the specific application to lifts, skip hoists, and escalators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843131?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843131 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 25% of world exports), Spain ($580M) and Italy ($572M). World exports came to about $5.3B, 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 843131?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843131 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($562M, 9.5% of world imports), the United States ($402M) and France ($363M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 843131 structured?
HS code 843131 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843131?
Brazil splits HS code 843131 into 2 NCM codes: 8431.31.10 (Parts of lifts), 8431.31.90 (Parts of skip hoists or escalators). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.