Product classification
HS code for Moving walkway: 8428.40
Escalators and moving walkways.
Classification of moving walkway under HS 8428.40
Moving walkways are classified under HS code 8428.40. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8428 is dedicated to other lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery, such as lifts, escalators, conveyors, and teleferics. Within this heading, subheading 8428.40 specifically groups escalators and moving walkways together. The classification is based on the mechanical function of the equipment, which is the continuous transport of persons or goods along a horizontal or inclined path. Unlike elevators (lifts) which move vertically, moving walkways provide lateral or diagonal displacement. The engineering components, including the drive motor, the pallet or belt system, the truss, and the handrail mechanism, define its status as a mechanical handling appliance. The Harmonized System groups these with escalators because they share nearly identical mechanical drive systems and safety components, differing primarily in the angle of inclination and the design of the steps or belt surface.
- Covers
- Horizontal moving sidewalks (travelators)
- Inclined moving walkways for trolley transport
- Pallet-type moving walkways
- Belt-type continuous moving walkways
- High-speed moving walkways with acceleration zones
- Also under 8428.40
- KONE escalators
- Otis escalators
- Schindler escalators
- ThyssenKrupp moving walks
Codes often confused with 8428.40
Common mistake. Moving walkways are often confused with HS code 8428.10, which is strictly for lifts (elevators) and skip hoists. While both move people, the mechanical nature of a continuous belt versus a hoisting cage distinguishes them. Another common misclassification is HS code 8428.33, which covers other belt-type conveyors. However, because 8428.40 specifically names moving walkways, it takes precedence over the more general conveyor codes according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 842840 (the code used for moving walkway), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842840 (the code used for moving walkway) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 6.8% 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 842840, not only moving walkway.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $431M 78% of world exports
- 2 Spain $24M 4.4% of world exports
- 3 Austria $22M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $550M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $47M 6.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $44M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $41M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $687M 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 moving walkway
Brazil classifies moving walkway under NCM 8428.40.00: HS 8428.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about moving walkway
What is the HS code for Moving walkway?
The HS code for Moving walkway is 842840 (Escalators and moving walkways). The HS code for a moving walkway is 8428.40, which specifically includes escalators and moving walkways.
How do I classify Moving walkway for customs?
Moving walkway is classified under HS code 842840 — Escalators and moving walkways. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for moving walkways classified under the same code?
No, parts for moving walkways are generally classified under HS code 8431.39, which covers parts for the machinery of heading 8428.
Which countries are the top exporters of moving walkway (HS 842840)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842840 (the code used for moving walkway) in UN Comtrade data were China ($431M, 78% of world exports), Spain ($24M) and Austria ($22M). World exports came to about $550M, 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 moving walkway (HS 842840)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842840 (the code used for moving walkway) in UN Comtrade data were France ($47M, 6.8% of world imports), the United States ($44M) and Saudi Arabia ($41M). World imports came to about $687M, 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 Moving walkway the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842840 for Moving walkway 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 moving walkway in Brazil?
In Brazil, moving walkway (HS 842840) is classified under NCM 8428.40.00.