Product classification
HS code for Elevator: 8428.10
Lifts and skip hoists.
Classification of elevator under HS 8428.10
Elevators are classified under HS code 8428.10, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8428 is designated for other lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. Because an elevator's primary function is the vertical transport of persons or goods through a mechanical lifting system, it is categorized here. Subheading 8428.10 specifically identifies "Lifts and skip hoists." The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the lifting mechanism, typically involving a car or platform moving between vertical guide rails. This code applies to the complete mechanical assembly required for the operation of the lift, including the motor, cables, and car, when imported as a complete unit. The classification remains the same whether the elevator is traction-based or hydraulic, as long as it serves the purpose of a permanent lift installation.
- Covers
- Passenger elevators for residential and commercial buildings
- Freight and cargo elevators
- Service lifts (dumbwaiters)
- Hospital bed lifts
- Skip hoists for construction or industrial use
- Home platform lifts
- Also under 8428.10
- Otis Gen2 series
- Schindler 3300 series
- Kone MonoSpace
- Alimak Hek construction hoists
Codes often confused with 8428.10
Common mistake. Elevators are sometimes confused with HS code 8425, which covers pulley tackle and hoists. However, 8425 is intended for portable or simple hoisting equipment, whereas 8428.10 is for fixed lift installations. Additionally, escalators are often incorrectly grouped here, but they are specifically classified under HS code 8428.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842810 (the code used for elevator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842810 (the code used for elevator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 6.0% 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 842810, not only elevator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 33% of world exports
- 2 Spain $680M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $588M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $426M 6.0% of world imports
- 2 Germany $321M 4.5% of world imports
- 3 Canada $302M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $7.1B 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 elevator
Brazil classifies elevator under NCM 8428.10.00: HS 8428.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about elevator
What is the HS code for Elevator?
The HS code for Elevator is 842810 (Lifts and skip hoists). The standard HS code for a complete elevator system is 8428.10, categorized under lifts and skip hoists.
How do I classify Elevator for customs?
Elevator is classified under HS code 842810 — Lifts and skip hoists. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are escalators and elevators under the same HS code?
No, while they are in the same heading (8428), elevators are 8428.10 and escalators are 8428.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of elevator (HS 842810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842810 (the code used for elevator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 33% of world exports), Spain ($680M) and the Netherlands ($588M). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 elevator (HS 842810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842810 (the code used for elevator) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($426M, 6.0% of world imports), Germany ($321M) and Canada ($302M). World imports came to about $7.1B, 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 Elevator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842810 for Elevator 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 elevator in Brazil?
In Brazil, elevator (HS 842810) is classified under NCM 8428.10.00.