Product classification
HS code for Winch parts: 8431.10
Machinery, parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425.
Classification of winch parts under HS 8431.10
Winch parts are classified under HS code 8431.10 because this subheading specifically covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of heading 8425. Heading 8425 includes pulley tackle and hoists, winches, and capstans. According to General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Section XVI, Note 2(b) states that parts, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, are to be classified with those machines or in the appropriate heading for parts. Since winches are classified in 8425, their dedicated components that do not have a more specific heading elsewhere are directed to 8431.10. This classification requires that the part is an identifiable component of a winch system and is not excluded by Section XVI notes, such as parts of general use like screws or springs made of base metal.
- Covers
- Winch drums and housings
- Brake bands and discs specifically for winches
- Winch cable guides and fairleads
- Gears and gearboxes designed solely for winch assemblies
- Clutch components for winch mechanisms
- Also under 8431.10
- Kito electric chain hoist parts
- Yale hand chain hoist components
- Enerpac hydraulic jack seals
- Warn winch replacement motors
Codes often confused with 8431.10
Common mistake. Winch parts are frequently misclassified under HS code 8483, which covers transmission shafts, cranks, and gears. While winches contain gears, if the gear is designed specifically for a winch, 8431.10 takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 7312 for winch cables; however, steel wire rope is classified by its material composition under Chapter 73 unless it is permanently fitted with attachments as a finished part. Additionally, general-purpose motors used in winches should be classified under 8501 rather than as winch parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843110 (the code used for winch parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843110 (the code used for winch parts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 843110, not only winch parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $351M 18% of world exports
- 2 United States $188M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $168M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $308M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $140M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $101M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 winch parts
Brazil splits HS 8431.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8431.10.10Parts of hand hoists, non-electric winches, jacks
- 8431.10.90Other parts of hoists, winches and jacks
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about winch parts
What is the HS code for Winch parts?
The HS code for Winch parts is 843110 (Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425). The primary HS code for parts of winches and capstans is 8431.10, provided they are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with heading 8425 machinery.
How do I classify Winch parts for customs?
Winch parts is classified under HS code 843110 — Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hydraulic motors for winches classified here?
No, hydraulic motors are generally classified under heading 8412 as hydraulic power engines and motors, even if they are intended for use in a winch system.
Which countries are the top exporters of winch parts (HS 843110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843110 (the code used for winch parts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($351M, 18% of world exports), the United States ($188M) and Germany ($168M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 winch parts (HS 843110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843110 (the code used for winch parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($308M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($140M) and the Netherlands ($101M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Winch parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843110 for Winch 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 winch parts in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 843110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for winch parts depends on the product's details: 8431.10.10 (Parts of hand hoists, non-electric winches, jacks), 8431.10.90 (Other parts of hoists, winches and jacks).