HS Code 8428
Lifting and Conveying Machinery
HS code 8428 covers lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery including lifts, escalators, conveyors, and teleferics not elsewhere specified.
HS Code 8428 — Lifting and Conveying Machinery
This heading is a broad category for mechanical lifting and handling equipment that is not better classified elsewhere. It includes automated systems like elevators, escalators, and various types of conveyor belts used in airports, factories, and warehouses.
What's included
- Passenger elevators/lifts
- Escalators and moving walkways
- Belt conveyors
- Pneumatic tube systems
- Robotic palletisers
What's excluded
- Agricultural harvesters → use
8433(Agricultural harvesting machinery has its own specific heading.)
Common examples
- Otis passenger elevator system
- Schindler escalator
- Airport baggage conveyor belt
- Industrial robotic arm for loading
- Ski lift or cable car mechanism
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover the belt only?
No, this heading is for the machinery. Belts alone are usually classified by material (e.g., vulcanised rubber in 4010).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: For elevators, components are often shipped as sets; ensure complete technical documentation is provided.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, Italy, Austria
- Top importers: United States, China, United Kingdom, Australia
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Key takeaway
The 'catch-all' category for mechanical handling systems like lifts, conveyors, and specialized unloading equipment.
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