Product classification
HS code for Industrial truck parts: 8431.20
Machinery, parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Classification of industrial truck parts under HS 8431.20
Industrial truck parts are classified under HS code 8431.20. This classification follows the logic of Section XVI, Note 2, which states that parts suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine are to be classified with those machines. Heading 8431 specifically covers parts for machinery falling under headings 8425 to 8430. Subheading 8431.20 is dedicated to parts for the machinery of heading 8427, which includes fork-lift trucks and other work trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment. Because industrial trucks are considered mechanical handling appliances rather than standard transport vehicles, their components are categorized in Chapter 84 (Machinery) rather than Chapter 87 (Vehicles). This ensures that specialized components like masts, carriages, and hydraulic lift cylinders are grouped with the industrial equipment they serve.
- Covers
- Forklift masts and carriages
- Lifting forks for industrial trucks
- Hydraulic cylinders for forklift lifting mechanisms
- Steering axles for industrial work trucks
- Also under 8431.20
- Toyota forklift parts
- Hyster lift truck components
- Crown pallet jack wheels
- Linde material handling spares
Codes often confused with 8431.20
Common mistake. These parts are often misclassified under 8708, which covers parts and accessories for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. However, since forklifts are 8427 machinery, 8708 is incorrect. Another error is using 8431.39, which is for parts of other lifting or handling machinery like conveyors or elevators. General-purpose parts like nuts, bolts, or rubber tires are classified in their own respective chapters (e.g., 7318 or 4011).
Top exporters and importers of HS 843120 (the code used for industrial truck parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843120 (the code used for industrial truck parts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 843120, not only industrial truck parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $867M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $533M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $836M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $749M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $7.7B 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 industrial truck parts
Brazil splits HS 8431.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8431.20.11Parts of self-propelled fork-lift trucks
- 8431.20.19Parts of other fork-lift trucks
- 8431.20.90Other parts of works trucks
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial truck parts
What is the HS code for Industrial truck parts?
The HS code for Industrial truck parts is 843120 (Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427). The HS code for parts of forklifts and other lifting work trucks is 8431.20.
How do I classify Industrial truck parts for customs?
Industrial truck parts is classified under HS code 843120 — Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are forklift tires classified under 8431.20?
No, tires are classified according to their material and type, typically under heading 4011 for new pneumatic tires or 4012 for solid or cushioned tires.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial truck parts (HS 843120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843120 (the code used for industrial truck parts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($867M) and Italy ($533M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 industrial truck parts (HS 843120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843120 (the code used for industrial truck parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($836M) and France ($749M). World imports came to about $7.7B, 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 Industrial truck parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843120 for Industrial truck 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 industrial truck parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843120 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial truck parts depends on the product's details: 8431.20.11 (Parts of self-propelled fork-lift trucks), 8431.20.19 (Parts of other fork-lift trucks), 8431.20.90 (Other parts of works trucks).