Product classification
HS code for Elevator parts: 8431.31
Lifts, skip hoists or escalators, parts thereof.
Classification of elevator parts under HS 8431.31
Parts for elevators are classified under HS code 8431.31. Chapter 84, Note 2, and the general rules for parts classification dictate that parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430 are to be classified in heading 8431. Since elevators (lifts) are classified under 8428.10, their dedicated components are directed to 8431. Subheading 8431.31 is specifically reserved for parts of lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. This classification is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the Harmonized System, ensuring that specialized components like safety gears or elevator cars are not incorrectly classified as general hardware or miscellaneous metal products. To qualify for this code, the part must be identifiable as being intended for use with a lift or escalator. General-purpose parts like nuts, bolts, or generic electric motors are usually classified elsewhere according to their own nature.
- Covers
- Elevator cars and platforms
- Guide rails for lifts
- Safety gear and overspeed governors
- Counterweights
- Door operators and elevator doors
- Hydraulic cylinders for lifts
- Roller guides and shoes
- Also under 8431.31
- Otis elevator parts
- Schindler escalator components
- Kone lift control boards
- Thyssenkrupp elevator cables
Codes often confused with 8431.31
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying elevator control panels under 8431.31. Control panels are generally classified under HS code 8537 because they are electrical control apparatus. Similarly, electric motors for elevators are often classified under 8501 rather than as elevator parts, following the section notes that prioritize specific electrical headings over general parts headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843131 (the code used for elevator parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843131 (the code used for elevator parts) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 843131, not only elevator parts.
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 elevator parts
Brazil splits HS 8431.31 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8431.31.10Parts of lifts
- 8431.31.90Parts of skip hoists or escalators
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about elevator parts
What is the HS code for Elevator parts?
The HS code for Elevator parts is 843131 (Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof). The HS code for parts specifically designed for elevators, lifts, and escalators is 8431.31.
How do I classify Elevator parts for customs?
Elevator parts is classified under HS code 843131 — Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are steel cables for elevators classified here?
Generally, no. Unless the cables are fitted with hooks or other attachments specifically for a lift, they are classified as stranded wire or cables under HS code 7312.
Which countries are the top exporters of elevator parts (HS 843131)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843131 (the code used for elevator parts) 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 elevator parts (HS 843131)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843131 (the code used for elevator parts) 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.
Is the HS code for Elevator parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843131 for Elevator parts 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 parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843131 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for elevator parts depends on the product's details: 8431.31.10 (Parts of lifts), 8431.31.90 (Parts of skip hoists or escalators).