Product classification
HS code for Handling equipment parts: 8431.39
Machinery, parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).
Classification of handling equipment parts under HS 8431.39
Handling equipment parts are classified under HS code 8431.39. Heading 8431 is a dedicated "parts" heading for machinery falling under headings 8425 to 8430. To classify a product here, it must be identified as being suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of heading 8428, which includes lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery such as conveyors, teleferics, and pneumatic elevators. Subheading 8431.39 is the specific residual category for parts of 8428 machinery, excluding parts for lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. This classification follows Section XVI Note 2(b), which mandates that parts used primarily with a specific machine be classified in the heading for that machine or in a dedicated parts heading. The items must not be "parts of general use" as defined in Section XV Note 2 (like bolts or springs) and must not be specifically excluded by other chapter notes.
- Covers
- Conveyor rollers and idlers
- Belt conveyor frames and supports
- Pneumatic conveyor components
- Buckets and attachments for handling machinery
- Drive pulleys for conveyor systems
- Also under 8431.39
- Demag crane parts
- Siemens conveyor motors
- Intralox conveyor belts
- Liebherr gantry crane components
Codes often confused with 8431.39
Common mistake. Parts are often misclassified under 8431.31, which is strictly for lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. Another common error is classifying items by their material composition; for example, rubber conveyor belts should be in 4010 and steel chains in 7315, rather than 8431.39. Furthermore, parts for earth-moving machinery or cranes should be classified under 8431.41 through 8431.49, depending on the specific parent machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843139 (the code used for handling equipment parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843139 (the code used for handling equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 843139, not only handling equipment parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 15% of world exports
- 2 China $1.7B 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 9.5% of world exports
World total: $11.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.7B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $977M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $660M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $12.5B 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 handling equipment parts
Brazil classifies handling equipment parts under NCM 8431.39.00: HS 8431.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handling equipment parts
What is the HS code for Handling equipment parts?
The HS code for Handling equipment parts is 843139 (Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators)).
How do I classify Handling equipment parts for customs?
Handling equipment parts is classified under HS code 843139 — Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for conveyor system parts?
Parts for conveyor systems (classified in 8428) are generally classified under HS code 8431.39.
Are electric motors for conveyors classified here?
No, electric motors are classified under heading 8501, even if they are intended for use in handling equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of handling equipment parts (HS 843139)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843139 (the code used for handling equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 15% of world exports), China ($1.7B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $11.4B, 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 handling equipment parts (HS 843139)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843139 (the code used for handling equipment parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.7B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($977M) and Canada ($660M). World imports came to about $12.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Handling equipment parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843139 for Handling equipment 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 handling equipment parts in Brazil?
In Brazil, handling equipment parts (HS 843139) is classified under NCM 8431.39.00.