Product classification
HS code for Escalator parts: 8431.31
Lifts, skip hoists or escalators, parts thereof.
Classification of escalator parts under HS 8431.31
Escalator parts are classified under HS code 8431.31. This classification is governed by Section XVI, Note 2, which dictates how parts of machinery are categorized. Heading 8431 is designated for parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430. Since escalators are classified under heading 8428 (specifically 8428.40), their specialized components fall under 8431. Subheading 8431.31 is specifically allocated for parts of lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. To qualify for this code, the part must be identifiable as being intended for an escalator and must not be a part specifically excluded by Section or Chapter notes (such as belts of vulcanized rubber or electrical components with their own specific headings). This classification ensures that the mechanical components that allow an escalator to function, such as the steps and the drive mechanism parts, are grouped together for tariff purposes.
- Covers
- Escalator steps (treads)
- Escalator step chains
- Handrail drive mechanisms
- Comb plates for escalators
- Escalator rollers and tracks
- 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 common error is classifying these parts under 8428.40, which is the code for the complete escalator unit. Parts must be separated from the machine itself. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 4010.12 for rubber conveyor belts; if an escalator handrail is considered a belt of vulcanized rubber, it may be classified in Chapter 40. Additionally, general-purpose parts like nuts, bolts, or springs are classified by their constituent material (e.g., Chapter 73 for steel) rather than as escalator parts under 8431.31.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843131 (the code used for escalator parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843131 (the code used for escalator 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 escalator 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 escalator 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 escalator parts
What is the HS code for Escalator parts?
The HS code for Escalator parts is 843131 (Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof). The HS code for parts intended solely or principally for escalators is 8431.31.
How do I classify Escalator parts for customs?
Escalator parts is classified under HS code 843131 — Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric motors for escalators classified here?
No, electric motors are classified under heading 8501, even if they are intended for use in an escalator, because they are functional machines with their own specific heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of escalator parts (HS 843131)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843131 (the code used for escalator 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 escalator parts (HS 843131)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843131 (the code used for escalator 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 Escalator parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843131 for Escalator 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 escalator parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843131 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for escalator parts depends on the product's details: 8431.31.10 (Parts of lifts), 8431.31.90 (Parts of skip hoists or escalators).