Heading 8425

Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks

7 declarable lines

Heading 8425 covers lifting and pulling devices that are not cranes, elevators or conveyors: pulley tackle and hoists, winches and capstans, and jacks and vehicle-raising hoists. The heading splits first by machine type and then by power source (electric motor versus other). All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Electric chain hoist
Hand chain hoist
Manual lever hoist (come-along)
Electric winch for a trailer or boat
Hand-cranked winch
Hydraulic bottle jack
Scissor jack for a car
Built-in garage lifting system

How to choose the right subheading

Machine type: hoist or pulley tackle, winch or capstan, or jack and vehicle-raising hoist.
Power source: powered by an electric motor versus other power (manual, hydraulic, pneumatic).
For jacks, whether it is a built-in jacking system of a type used in garages.
For jacks that are not built-in, whether the jack is hydraulic.
Intended use: raising vehicles versus general lifting or pulling.

Often confused with

Overhead crane or gantry crane
Cranes and derricks have their own heading even though they lift loads.
Heading 8426
Fork-lift truck
Self-propelled works trucks with lifting equipment are classified separately.
Heading 8427
Passenger or freight elevator
Elevators, escalators and conveyors fall under other lifting machinery.
Heading 8428
Replacement parts for a hoist or jack
Parts used solely or principally with 8425 to 8430 machinery are classified there.
Heading 8431
Pulley block used as a drive component
Flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks, are transmission goods of 8483.
Heading 8483

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electric hoist?

Pulley tackle and hoists powered by an electric motor are classified under 8425.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a hydraulic bottle jack?

Hydraulic jacks other than built-in garage systems fall under 8425.42.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a hand-operated winch?

A winch that is not powered by an electric motor is classified under 8425.39.01.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free; an electric-motor winch goes under 8425.31.01.00, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.