Product classification
HS code for Belt conveyor: 8428.33
Elevators and conveyors, continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Classification of belt conveyor under HS 8428.33
A belt conveyor is classified under HS code 842833. This code is designated for "Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31." The classification is based on the machine's function as a continuous-action conveyor for goods or materials, and its specific mechanism, which is a belt type. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) clause indicates that this code applies to belt conveyors that are not covered by more specific subheadings within 8428, such as those for bucket types or specific applications like underground use. This ensures that general-purpose belt conveyors are accurately categorized.
- Covers
- Industrial belt conveyors
- Portable belt conveyors
- Troughed belt conveyors
- Flat belt conveyors
- Modular belt conveyors
- Conveyor systems primarily using belts for material handling
- Also under 8428.33
- Intralox modular belt conveyors
- Bosch Rexroth belt conveyors
- Interroll belt conveyors
- Dematic belt conveyor systems
Codes often confused with 8428.33
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for belt conveyors include HS 842831 (Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type) and HS 842839 (Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, other type). HS 842831 is incorrect as it is specifically for bucket conveyors, not belt conveyors. HS 842839 is a residual category for continuous-action conveyors of types other than belt or bucket. Since belt conveyors have their own specific subheading (842833), they should not be classified under the general "other type" code. Another potential misclassification is 842832, which is for underground conveyors, a specific application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842833 (the code used for belt conveyor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842833 (the code used for belt conveyor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842833, not only belt conveyor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.7B 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $586M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $274M 5.9% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $659M 14% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$296M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $228M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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. 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 belt conveyor
Brazil classifies belt conveyor under NCM 8428.33.00: HS 8428.33 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about belt conveyor
What is the HS code for Belt conveyor?
The HS code for Belt conveyor is 842833 (Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31). The HS code for a belt conveyor is 842833.
How do I classify Belt conveyor for customs?
Belt conveyor is classified under HS code 842833 — Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include all types of conveyors?
No, HS code 842833 specifically covers continuous-action belt-type conveyors for goods or materials. It excludes other types of conveyors, such as bucket-type conveyors (842831), or those for specific applications like underground use (842832), which have their own distinct HS codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of belt conveyor (HS 842833)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842833 (the code used for belt conveyor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 37% of world exports), Germany ($586M) and the Netherlands ($274M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of belt conveyor (HS 842833)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842833 (the code used for belt conveyor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($659M, 14% of world imports), Vietnam (about $296M) and Germany ($228M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Belt conveyor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842833 for Belt conveyor is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for belt conveyor in Brazil?
In Brazil, belt conveyor (HS 842833) is classified under NCM 8428.33.00.