Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists — HTS 8425
Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks
Chapter 84 › Heading 8425
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8425 is a broad product category for equipment used to lift, pull, or move loads. It groups together pulley tackle and hoists (excluding skip hoists), winches and capstans, and jacks. These products may be manual or powered, depending on the specific subheading.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point, not the final classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the equipment’s operating principle and exact type, then follow the subheadings and legal notes. Further distinctions may depend on features such as whether the device is a hoist, winch, capstan, or jack; whether it is hand-operated or powered; and, where the tariff provides, its construction or material. Confirm the complete product description, including how it works and what it is designed to lift or pull.
What to check
- Identify the product’s primary function and mechanism: lifting with a hoist, pulling with a winch or capstan, or raising with a jack.
- Check whether the item is a pulley tackle, hoist, winch, capstan, jack, or an excluded type such as a skip hoist.
- Record the power source and operation method, such as manual, electric, hydraulic, or another powered system.
- Review the full HTSUS subheading hierarchy and any relevant legal notes before selecting the 8-digit code; do not stop at heading 8425.
- Use technical specifications, photographs, manuals, and invoices to verify the product description, and ask a customs broker or classification professional when the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 8425 summary
Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists is a 4-digit product category containing 7 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8425.11.00.00 👉 | Powered by electric motor | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.31.01.00 👉 | Powered by electric motor | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.39.01.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.41.00.00 👉 | Built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.42.00.00 👉 | Other jacks and hoists, hydraulic | Free | — | 35% |
| 8425.49.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8425?
Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.