Product classification
HS code for Manual stacker: 8427.90
Fork-lift and other works trucks, fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Classification of manual stacker under HS 8427.90
The manual stacker is classified under HS code 8427.90 because it falls within the category of fork-lift trucks and other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 8427 covers vehicles designed for moving and stacking loads. Since a manual stacker is not equipped with an internal combustion engine or an electric motor for propulsion, it is specifically categorized under the subheading 8427.90, which is reserved for trucks that are not self-propelled. These devices are typically operated by hand for both steering and the lifting mechanism, often utilizing a hydraulic pump or a manual winch system. The classification is determined by the primary function of the machine, which is the vertical lifting and short-distance horizontal transport of pallets or goods within a warehouse or industrial environment, without the aid of an integrated power source for movement.
- Covers
- Manual hydraulic pallet stackers
- Hand-operated winch stackers
- Manual straddle stackers
- Manual high-lift pallet jacks
- Pedestrian-controlled non-powered stacker 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. Manual stackers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8427.10 or 8427.20, which are strictly for self-propelled trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines. Another common error is using HS code 8428.90, which covers other lifting or handling machinery; however, because the stacker is built on a mobile chassis designed for transport, 8427 is the more specific and correct heading. Additionally, some importers confuse them with simple hand trucks or trailers under 8716.80, but the presence of a dedicated lifting mechanism necessitates classification in Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842790 (the code used for manual stacker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842790 (the code used for manual stacker) 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 stacker.
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 stacker
Brazil classifies manual stacker 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 stacker
What is the HS code for Manual stacker?
The HS code for Manual stacker is 842790 (Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled). The primary HS code for a manual stacker that is not self-propelled is 8427.90.
How do I classify Manual stacker for customs?
Manual stacker 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 this code include electric lift stackers?
No, if the stacker has an electric motor for lifting, even if it is pushed manually, it may still be classified under 8427.10 depending on the degree of self-propulsion and regional customs rulings.
Which countries are the top exporters of manual stacker (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842790 (the code used for manual stacker) 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 stacker (HS 842790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842790 (the code used for manual stacker) 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 stacker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842790 for Manual stacker 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 stacker in Brazil?
In Brazil, manual stacker (HS 842790) is classified under NCM 8427.90.00.