Product classification
HS code for Car jack: 8425.42
Jacks and hoists, hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles.
Classification of car jack under HS 8425.42
The classification of car jacks under HS code 8425.42 is based on their specific mechanical function and power source. Heading 8425 includes pulley tackle and hoists, winches and capstans, and jacks. Within this heading, the 8425.4x series is dedicated to jacks and hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles. Subheading 8425.42 specifically identifies hydraulic systems. These devices are essential automotive tools that use incompressible fluids to transmit force, allowing for the lifting of heavy vehicles with minimal manual effort. The classification is determined by the primary function of the device (lifting) and the technical means by which that lift is achieved (hydraulic pressure), distinguishing it from mechanical or electric alternatives. This follows General Interpretative Rule 1 and 6.
- Covers
- Hydraulic bottle jacks for roadside repairs
- Hydraulic floor jacks used in automotive garages
- Trolley jacks with hydraulic cylinders
- Hydraulic transmission jacks
- Long-ram hydraulic jacks for engine hoists
- Also under 8425.42
- Arcan
- Torin Big Red
- Hein-Werner
- OTC Tools
- Sunex Tools
Codes often confused with 8425.42
Common mistake. Car jacks are often confused with non-hydraulic mechanical jacks, which are classified under HS code 8425.49. The distinction lies entirely in the mechanism of action; if the jack uses a screw or a rack-and-pinion system without fluid pressure, it cannot be 8425.42. Furthermore, built-in jacking systems that are permanently attached to a vehicle chassis are classified under 8425.41. It is also important not to confuse these with general-purpose lifting machinery like forklifts (8427) or large-scale cranes (8426). Misidentifying the power source (hydraulic vs. mechanical) is the most common cause of classification errors for this product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842542 (the code used for car jack), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842542 (the code used for car jack) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 842542, not only car jack.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 51% of world exports
- 2 Germany $184M 7.4% of world exports
- 3 France $181M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $401M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $172M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $114M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 code for car jack
Brazil classifies car jack under NCM 8425.42.00: HS 8425.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car jack
What is the HS code for Car jack?
The HS code for Car jack is 842542 (Jacks and hoists; hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles). The HS code for a hydraulic car jack is 8425.42. This covers most standard hydraulic lifting tools used for vehicle maintenance.
How do I classify Car jack for customs?
Car jack is classified under HS code 842542 — Jacks and hoists; hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include pneumatic jacks?
Pneumatic jacks, which use compressed air, are typically classified under 8425.49 if they do not utilize a hydraulic fluid stage, or 8425.42 if they are air-over-hydraulic systems where the primary lifting force is transmitted through hydraulic fluid.
Which countries are the top exporters of car jack (HS 842542)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842542 (the code used for car jack) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 51% of world exports), Germany ($184M) and France ($181M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 car jack (HS 842542)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842542 (the code used for car jack) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($401M, 19% of world imports), France ($172M) and Germany ($114M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Car jack the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842542 for Car jack 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 car jack in Brazil?
In Brazil, car jack (HS 842542) is classified under NCM 8425.42.00.