Product classification

HS code for Roller conveyor: 8428.39

Elevators and conveyors, continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33.

Classification of roller conveyor under HS 8428.39

Roller conveyors are classified under HS code 8428.39. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8428 is dedicated to lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. Within this heading, the 8428.3x series covers continuous-action elevators and conveyors for goods or materials. Since roller conveyors are not specifically named in the subheadings for pneumatic (8428.20), bucket (8428.32), or belt (8428.33) types, they fall into the "other" category under 8428.39. These systems use a series of rollers supported in a frame to move objects either by gravity or power and are fundamental in warehouse automation and manufacturing assembly lines.

Covers
  • Gravity roller conveyors
  • Powered roller conveyors
  • Line-shaft roller conveyors
  • Accumulation roller conveyors
  • Flexible expandable roller conveyors
Also under 8428.39
  • FlexLink pallet conveyors
  • Dorner Manufacturing precision conveyors
  • SSI Schaefer chain conveyors
  • Hapman screw conveyors

Codes often confused with 8428.39

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 8428.33, which is reserved for belt-type conveyors. While both move goods, the mechanism of transport (rollers vs. a continuous belt) dictates the code. Another common error is using 8431.39, which is only for parts of conveyors (like individual replacement rollers) rather than the complete conveyor system.

8428.33Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.318431.39Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators)

Top exporters and importers of HS 842839 (the code used for roller conveyor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842839 (the code used for roller conveyor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 842839, not only roller conveyor.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.1B
  2. 2 Germany $1.1B
  3. 3 Italy $661M

World total: $8.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.6B
  2. 2 Germany $507M
  3. 3 Canada $301M

Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $8.0B 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 roller conveyor

Brazil splits HS 8428.39 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about roller conveyor

What is the HS code for Roller conveyor?

The HS code for Roller conveyor is 842839 (Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33). The HS code for a complete roller conveyor system is 8428.39.

How do I classify Roller conveyor for customs?

Roller conveyor is classified under HS code 842839 — Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include airport baggage carousels?

Yes, if the carousel functions as a continuous-action conveyor for goods, it is typically classified under 8428.39.

Which countries are the top exporters of roller conveyor (HS 842839)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842839 (the code used for roller conveyor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 25% of world exports), Germany ($1.1B) and Italy ($661M). World exports came to about $8.2B, 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 roller conveyor (HS 842839)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 842839 (the code used for roller conveyor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($507M) and Canada ($301M). World imports came to about $8.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $217M of its heading 8428 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Roller conveyor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 842839 for Roller conveyor 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 roller conveyor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 842839 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for roller conveyor depends on the product's details: 8428.39.10 (Chain conveyors), 8428.39.20 (Powered roller conveyors), 8428.39.30 (Side-gripper newspaper conveyors), 8428.39.90 (Other continuous-action conveyors).