Product classification
HS code for Hand chain hoist: 8425.19
Pulley tackle and hoists, not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Classification of hand chain hoist under HS 8425.19
A hand chain hoist is classified under HS code 8425.19. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8425 specifically addresses pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists. The subheading 8425.19 is designated for hoists that are not powered by an electric motor. Since a hand chain hoist relies on manual mechanical advantage provided by a chain and internal gearing rather than electricity, it is excluded from 8425.11. This classification covers the entire mechanical assembly used for lifting loads vertically, including the load chain, hand chain, and internal braking mechanism. It is important to distinguish these from winches or capstans, which are classified under different subheadings within the same heading because they are designed to pull loads horizontally or at an angle rather than purely vertical lifting. The manual nature of the device is the primary determinant for its placement in the 8425.19 category.
- Covers
- Manual chain blocks
- Lever hoists (come-alongs)
- Manual pulley tackle
- Hand-operated spur geared hoists
- Manual overhead hoists
- Also under 8425.19
- CM Hurricane 360
- Harrington CX005
- Yale 360
- Kito LB
- Jet JLP-A
Codes often confused with 8425.19
Common mistake. Hand chain hoists are often misclassified under 8425.11, which is the code for electric hoists. This is a significant error as the duty rates and regulatory requirements for electrical machinery differ. They are also sometimes confused with 8425.39 (manual winches). The distinction is that a hoist (8425.19) is designed for vertical lifting, while a winch (8425.39) is designed for horizontal pulling.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842519 (the code used for hand chain hoist), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842519 (the code used for hand chain hoist) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 842519, not only hand chain hoist.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $245M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $73M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 United States $69M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $735M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $175M 23% of world imports
- 2 Canada $35M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $32M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $744M 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 hand chain hoist
Brazil splits HS 8425.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8425.19.10Hand-operated pulley tackle and hoists
- 8425.19.90Other non-electric pulley tackle and hoists
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hand chain hoist
What is the HS code for Hand chain hoist?
The HS code for Hand chain hoist is 842519 (Pulley tackle and hoists; not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles)). The correct HS code for a manual, non-electric hand chain hoist is 8425.19.
How do I classify Hand chain hoist for customs?
Hand chain hoist is classified under HS code 842519 — Pulley tackle and hoists; not 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.
Does the HS code 8425.19 include the lifting chain?
Yes, when the chain is imported as an integral part of the hoist assembly, it is classified under 8425.19. If the chain is imported separately as a spare part, it may fall under 7315.
Which countries are the top exporters of hand chain hoist (HS 842519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842519 (the code used for hand chain hoist) in UN Comtrade data were China ($245M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($73M) and the United States ($69M). World exports came to about $735M, 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 hand chain hoist (HS 842519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842519 (the code used for hand chain hoist) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($175M, 23% of world imports), Canada ($35M) and Germany ($32M). World imports came to about $744M, 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 Hand chain hoist the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842519 for Hand chain 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 hand chain hoist in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842519 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for hand chain hoist depends on the product's details: 8425.19.10 (Hand-operated pulley tackle and hoists), 8425.19.90 (Other non-electric pulley tackle and hoists).