Product classification
HS code for Electric hoist: 8425.11
Pulley tackle and hoists, powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Classification of electric hoist under HS 8425.11
The classification for an electric hoist is HS code 8425.11. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which encompasses mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8425 specifically addresses pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists. The determination of the subheading depends entirely on the power source of the machinery. Subheading 8425.11 is reserved for pulley tackle and hoists powered by an electric motor. The classification is driven by the mechanical nature of the device, which uses a system of pulleys and a drum or lift-wheel to raise or lower loads via a chain or wire rope. Under GRI 1, the specific description of 'pulley tackle and hoists' in heading 8425 takes precedence over more general lifting machinery headings. The inclusion of an integrated electric motor as the primary driver necessitates the use of the 8425.11 subheading.
- Covers
- Electric chain hoists
- Electric wire rope hoists
- Overhead crane hoist units
- Portable electric construction hoists
- Electric power-driven pulley blocks
- Also under 8425.11
- Demag DC-Pro
- Kito ER2
- CM Lodestar
- Harrington ER
- Yale YJL
Codes often confused with 8425.11
Common mistake. Electric hoists are frequently confused with electric winches, which are classified under HS code 8425.31. The primary distinction is the application: hoists are designed for vertical lifting, whereas winches are typically designed for horizontal pulling. Additionally, importers may mistakenly look at HS code 8428.90, which covers other lifting or handling machinery. However, because 8425 specifically mentions 'pulley tackle and hoists,' it is the legally required heading. Furthermore, manual hoists must be excluded from this code and placed under 8425.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842511 (the code used for electric hoist), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842511 (the code used for electric hoist) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 842511, not only electric hoist.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $384M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $255M 17% of world exports
- 3 Finland $195M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $150M 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $120M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $52M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 electric hoist
Brazil classifies electric hoist under NCM 8425.11.00: HS 8425.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric hoist
What is the HS code for Electric hoist?
The HS code for Electric hoist is 842511 (Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles)). The HS code for an electric hoist is 8425.11, which covers pulley tackle and hoists powered by an electric motor.
How do I classify Electric hoist for customs?
Electric hoist is classified under HS code 842511 — Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are vehicle jacks included in this HS code?
No, jacks used for raising vehicles are specifically classified under HS codes 8425.41 or 8425.42, depending on whether they are built-in garage systems or hydraulic jacks.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric hoist (HS 842511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842511 (the code used for electric hoist) in UN Comtrade data were China ($384M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($255M) and Finland ($195M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 electric hoist (HS 842511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842511 (the code used for electric hoist) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($150M, 11% of world imports), Canada ($120M) and the United Kingdom ($52M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Electric hoist the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842511 for Electric hoist 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 electric hoist in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric hoist (HS 842511) is classified under NCM 8425.11.00.