Product classification
HS code for Garage car lift: 8425.41
Jacks, built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles.
Classification of garage car lift under HS 8425.41
The classification of a garage car lift is determined by its mechanical function and its specific application within a vehicle maintenance environment. Under the Harmonized System, these devices are categorized under HS code 8425.41. This specific subheading is part of Heading 8425, which encompasses a variety of lifting and handling equipment, including pulley tackle, hoists, winches, and jacks. The 8425.41 code is explicitly reserved for built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages for raising vehicles. This means the equipment is designed to be a permanent or semi-permanent fixture in a workshop, providing the necessary elevation for under-vehicle inspections, oil changes, and mechanical repairs. The classification process involves evaluating the device's structural design—whether it uses hydraulic cylinders, screw jacks, or pneumatic bellows—and confirming that its primary purpose is the vertical displacement of motor vehicles. Because the HS nomenclature prioritizes the specific use case of "garage jacking systems," this code takes precedence over more general lifting machinery categories.
- Covers
- Two-post surface mounted lifts
- Four-post alignment lifts
- Scissor lifts for automotive repair
- In-ground hydraulic vehicle lifts
- Mobile column lifts for heavy-duty vehicles
- Parking lifts used in residential or commercial garages
- Also under 8425.41
- Rotary Lift
- BendPak
- Challenger Lifts
- Forward Lift
- Hunter Engineering QuickTrak
Codes often confused with 8425.41
Common mistake. Garage car lifts are frequently confused with HS code 8428.90, which covers other lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. While 8428.90 includes complex systems like automated parking conveyors, the specific design of a jack or lift for vehicle maintenance falls under 8425.41. Additionally, 8425.42 is often used incorrectly; this code refers to other hydraulic jacks and hoists that are not specifically "built-in" or designed as garage jacking systems. Distinguishing between a portable bottle jack (8425.42) and a dedicated garage lift (8425.41) is essential for correct tariff application and compliance with customs regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842541 (the code used for garage car lift), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842541 (the code used for garage car lift) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 842541, not only garage car lift.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $139M 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $112M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $22M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $394M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $87M 14% of world imports
- 2 France $49M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $48M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $607M 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 garage car lift
Brazil classifies garage car lift under NCM 8425.41.00: HS 8425.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about garage car lift
What is the HS code for Garage car lift?
The HS code for Garage car lift is 842541 (Jacks; built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles). The HS code for a garage car lift is 8425.41, which specifically covers built-in jacking systems used in garages for raising vehicles.
How do I classify Garage car lift for customs?
Garage car lift is classified under HS code 842541 — Jacks; built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are portable car jacks classified under the same code?
No, portable hydraulic jacks are typically classified under HS code 8425.42, as they are not considered "built-in" garage systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of garage car lift (HS 842541)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842541 (the code used for garage car lift) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($139M, 35% of world exports), Germany ($112M) and the Netherlands ($22M). World exports came to about $394M, 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 garage car lift (HS 842541)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842541 (the code used for garage car lift) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($87M, 14% of world imports), France ($49M) and the United Kingdom ($48M). World imports came to about $607M, 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 Garage car lift the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842541 for Garage car lift 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 garage car lift in Brazil?
In Brazil, garage car lift (HS 842541) is classified under NCM 8425.41.00.