HS code for car jack
The U.S. HS code for a car jack is usually 8425.42.00.00 (hydraulic), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic | 8425.42.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8425.42.00.00: Jacks; hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles / Other jacks and hoists, hydraulic
What decides the code
A hydraulic car jack is a vehicle lifting jack classified under heading 8425, specifically subheading 8425.42.00.00 for other jacks and hoists, hydraulic.
- The jack raises vehicles, which places it in heading 8425 as a jack or hoist of a kind used for raising vehicles.
- The lifting force is hydraulic, which leads to subheading 8425.42.00.00 rather than the mechanical jack lines.
- A mechanical screw or scissor jack would move the product to a different subheading under heading 8425.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a hydraulic car jack under 8425.41 is wrong because that line covers built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, not portable jacks.
- Classifying it under 8426 is wrong because heading 8426 covers cranes, derricks and lifting frames, not vehicle jacks.
- Classifying it under 8205 hand tools is wrong because heading 8425 specifically covers jacks and hoists for raising vehicles.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8425.42.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Hydraulic
- CN 8425 42 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a car jack?
The U.S. HTS code for a car jack is usually 8425.42.00.00 (hydraulic). The first six digits, 8425.42, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a car jack from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8425.42.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.