Product classification
HS code for Manual pallet jack: 8427.90
Fork-lift and other works trucks, fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Classification of manual pallet jack under HS 8427.90
Manual pallet jacks, also known as pallet trucks, are classified under HS code 8427.90. This code covers fork-lift trucks and other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment that are not self-propelled. The classification is based on the device's primary function: transporting and lifting pallets within a localized area such as a warehouse or factory. Chapter 84, heading 8427, includes all types of fork-lift trucks. While subheadings 8427.10 and 8427.20 cover self-propelled versions (electric or internal combustion), 8427.90 is the designated category for manual versions. These units typically utilize a hydraulic pump actuated by a handle to lift the load, but the movement of the truck itself is powered by the operator pushing or pulling. This lack of an onboard propulsion system is the defining characteristic for classification under 8427.90.
- Covers
- Standard manual hydraulic pallet trucks
- High-lift manual pallet jacks
- Stainless steel manual pallet jacks for cleanroom use
- Manual rough terrain 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. A common error is classifying manual pallet jacks under HS code 8716.80, which covers other vehicles, not mechanically propelled (hand carts). However, because the pallet jack is specifically fitted with a lifting mechanism (the hydraulic fork), it is more specifically described by heading 8427. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8427.10, which is only for electric-powered pallet jacks. If the jack has a battery for propulsion or lifting, it cannot stay in 8427.90. Finally, simple platform trucks without a lifting mechanism are classified in 8716, not 8427.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842790 (the code used for manual pallet jack), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842790 (the code used for manual pallet jack) 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 manual pallet jack.
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 manual pallet jack
Brazil classifies manual pallet jack 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 manual pallet jack
What is the HS code for Manual pallet jack?
The HS code for Manual pallet jack 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 pallet jack is 8427.90.
How do I classify Manual pallet jack for customs?
Manual pallet jack 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.
Does a semi-electric pallet jack fall under this code?
No, if the pallet jack has an electric motor for either lifting or travel, it is classified under 8427.10. 8427.90 is strictly for fully manual units.
Which countries are the top exporters of manual pallet jack (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842790 (the code used for manual pallet jack) 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 manual pallet jack (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842790 (the code used for manual pallet jack) 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 Manual pallet jack the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842790 for Manual pallet jack 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 manual pallet jack in Brazil?
In Brazil, manual pallet jack (HS 842790) is classified under NCM 8427.90.00.