Product classification
HS code for Lever 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 lever hoist under HS 8425.19
A lever hoist is classified under HS code 8425.19. This heading covers pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles. The specific subheading 8425.19 is reserved for hoists that are not powered by an electric motor. Lever hoists, also known as come-alongs or ratchet hoists, operate through manual mechanical advantage. The user pumps a lever handle which engages a ratchet and pawl system to rotate a load shear, which in turn pulls a chain or wire rope. Because they are manually operated and do not utilize an integrated electric motor, they are excluded from 8425.11. The classification is based on the functional mechanism of the device as a lifting or pulling appliance. These tools are essential in construction, forestry, and heavy industry for tensioning and lifting loads in areas where power is unavailable.
- Covers
- Manual lever chain hoists
- Ratchet lever hoists
- Wire rope lever pullers (come-alongs)
- Manual pull-lifts
- Heavy-duty manual ratchet hoists for industrial lifting
- Also under 8425.19
- CM Hurricane 360
- Harrington CX005
- Yale 360
- Kito LB
- Jet JLP-A
Codes often confused with 8425.19
Common mistake. Lever hoists are most commonly misclassified under HS code 8425.11, which is the code for hoists powered by an electric motor. Another common error is 8425.42, which covers hydraulic jacks; while both lift loads, the mechanical lever action of a hoist is distinct from hydraulic pressure systems. They may also be confused with 8425.39 (winches), but hoists are specifically designed for vertical lifting or high-tension pulling using pulley tackle, whereas winches typically involve a drum for winding cable. Skip hoists are also excluded and fall under 8428.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842519 (the code used for lever hoist), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842519 (the code used for lever 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 lever 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 lever 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 lever hoist
What is the HS code for Lever hoist?
The HS code for Lever 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 HS code for a manual lever hoist is 8425.19.
How do I classify Lever hoist for customs?
Lever 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 this code include electric chain hoists?
No, electric chain hoists are classified under HS code 8425.11 because they are powered by an electric motor.
Which countries are the top exporters of lever hoist (HS 842519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842519 (the code used for lever 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 lever hoist (HS 842519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842519 (the code used for lever 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 Lever hoist the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842519 for Lever 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 lever hoist in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842519 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for lever 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).