Product classification

HS code for Loading machine parts: 8431.39

Machinery, parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).

Classification of loading machine parts under HS 8431.39

The classification of loading machine parts under HS code 8431.39 is determined by the function of the primary machinery they support. Heading 8431 is dedicated to parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430. Specifically, subheading 8431.39 covers parts for the machinery classified under heading 8428, which includes a wide array of lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery such as conveyors, teleferics, and pneumatic elevators. To qualify for this code, the component must be identifiable as a part of a handling system rather than a general-purpose component like a standard nut or bolt. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since heading 8428 excludes lifts and escalators (which have their own subheadings), parts for those specific machines are excluded from 8431.39. This code is essential for manufacturers and importers of specialized industrial handling equipment components that do not fall under more specific electrical or mechanical headings.

Covers
  • Conveyor belt rollers and idlers
  • Bucket elevator buckets and chains
  • Frames and supports for continuous-action conveyors
  • Pneumatic tube system components
  • Teleferic cabins and suspension gear
  • Side-loaders and specialized handling arm components
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. Loading machine parts are frequently misclassified under HS code 8431.31, which is reserved specifically for parts of lifts, skip hoists, or escalators. Another common error involves HS code 8431.49, which pertains to parts for earth-moving machinery like bulldozers or cranes classified under headings 8426, 8429, or 8430. Importers often confuse these because the physical appearance of a heavy-duty roller or bracket may be similar across different types of industrial machinery. However, the distinction lies in the specific heading of the parent machine.

8431.31Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof8431.49Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 843184.26Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane84.29Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled84.30Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers

Top exporters and importers of HS 843139 (the code used for loading machine parts), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843139 (the code used for loading machine 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 loading machine parts.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.7B
  2. 2 China $1.7B
  3. 3 United States $1.1B

World total: $11.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.7B
  2. 2 Germany $977M
  3. 3 Canada $660M

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 loading machine parts

Brazil classifies loading machine 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 loading machine parts

What is the HS code for Loading machine parts?

The HS code for Loading machine parts is 843139 (Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators)). The HS code for parts of loading and handling machinery (excluding lifts and escalators) is 8431.39.

How do I classify Loading machine parts for customs?

Loading machine 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.

Are hydraulic cylinders for loaders classified here?

No, hydraulic cylinders are generally classified as hydraulic power engines and motors under HS code 8412.21, even if they are intended for use on a loading machine.

Which countries are the top exporters of loading machine parts (HS 843139)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843139 (the code used for loading machine 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 loading machine parts (HS 843139)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 843139 (the code used for loading machine 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 Loading machine parts the same in all countries?

The base HS code 843139 for Loading machine 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 loading machine parts in Brazil?

In Brazil, loading machine parts (HS 843139) is classified under NCM 8431.39.00.