Product classification
HS code for Hand pallet truck: 8427.90
Fork-lift and other works trucks, fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Classification of hand pallet truck under HS 8427.90
A hand pallet truck is classified under HS code 8427.90, which covers works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment that are not self-propelled. This classification is determined by the functional design of the vehicle: it is a truck intended for use in warehouses, factories, or similar environments (works trucks) and is equipped with a mechanism, usually hydraulic, to lift and move pallets. Because these trucks rely on manual force for both propulsion and steering, they fall under the 'not self-propelled' subcategory. Chapter 84 is the correct location for this product because it involves mechanical lifting machinery. The distinction between 8427 and 8716 is vital; while 8716 covers trailers and other vehicles not self-propelled, 8427 specifically addresses those fitted with lifting or handling equipment. The hand pallet truck's primary purpose is the vertical displacement of a load to facilitate horizontal movement, which places it firmly within the scope of lifting machinery.
- Covers
- Standard manual hydraulic pallet jacks
- High-lift manual pallet trucks
- Stainless steel manual pallet trucks for food service
- Manual rough terrain pallet movers
- Weigh-scale manual pallet trucks
- Also under 8427.90
- Pallet Jack (generic)
- Vestil manual stacker
- Bishamon hand pallet truck
- Lift Rite manual pallet jack
Codes often confused with 8427.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8716.80, which covers other vehicles not self-propelled. However, 8716 is only for vehicles without lifting gear. Another common mistake is using 8427.10 or 8427.20, which are reserved for self-propelled trucks (electric or internal combustion). If the truck has any form of motorized drive, it cannot stay in 8427.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842790 (the code used for hand pallet truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842790 (the code used for hand pallet truck) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 842790, not only hand pallet truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $529M 35% of world exports
- 2 United States $145M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $132M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $326M 20% of world imports
- 2 Canada $146M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $101M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 hand pallet truck
Brazil classifies hand pallet truck under NCM 8427.90.00: HS 8427.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hand pallet truck
What is the HS code for Hand pallet truck?
The HS code for Hand pallet truck is 842790 (Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled). The HS code for a manual, non-self-propelled hand pallet truck is 8427.90.
How do I classify Hand pallet truck for customs?
Hand pallet truck is classified under HS code 842790 — Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a pallet jack with a built-in scale classified differently?
No, it remains under 8427.90 as the primary function is still lifting and handling, though the scale is a secondary feature.
Which countries are the top exporters of hand pallet truck (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842790 (the code used for hand pallet truck) in UN Comtrade data were China ($529M, 35% of world exports), the United States ($145M) and Ireland ($132M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 pallet truck (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842790 (the code used for hand pallet truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($326M, 20% of world imports), Canada ($146M) and Germany ($101M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 pallet truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842790 for Hand pallet truck 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 pallet truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, hand pallet truck (HS 842790) is classified under NCM 8427.90.00.