HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8482.20 – Bearings; tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies
HS code 8482.20 is the 6-digit subheading for bearings, tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies. It is used for single row tapered roller bearings, double row tapered roller bearings, four row tapered roller bearings, tapered roller bearing cones and tapered roller bearing cups.
What HS 8482.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers tapered roller bearings, including their component cone and tapered roller assemblies. These bearings are engineered to manage both radial and axial loads, making them indispensable in applications requiring high load capacity and precision, such as automotive wheel hubs, gearboxes, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment. Major importers are typically countries with significant manufacturing and automotive industries, including China, the United States, Germany, and India, where these components are integrated into a wide array of finished products. Leading exporters often include nations with advanced bearing manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, Sweden, and the USA. Key considerations in trade involve bearing dimensions, load ratings, speed capabilities, and material specifications, as these dictate performance and suitability for specific industrial uses. The global market for tapered roller bearings is driven by industrial production and vehicle manufacturing trends.
- Covers
- Single row tapered roller bearings
- Double row tapered roller bearings
- Four row tapered roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearing cones
- Tapered roller bearing cups
- Tapered roller bearing assemblies
- Wheel hub tapered bearings
- Examples
- SKF Tapered Roller Bearings
- Timken Tapered Roller Bearings
- FAG Tapered Roller Bearings
- NTN Tapered Roller Bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other types of roller bearings like cylindrical (8482.50) or needle roller bearings (8482.40), but it specifically covers the tapered design for combined radial and axial loads.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848220 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $616M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $574M 13% of world exports
- 3 Japan $510M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $594M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $553M 13% of world imports
- 3 China $267M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 8482.20 2
Brazil splits HS 8482.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8482.20.10 Radial tapered roller bearingsDe carga radial
- 8482.20.90 Other tapered roller bearingsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.82 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8482.20
What is HS code 848220?
HS code 848220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bearings; tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies. This HS code specifically covers tapered roller bearings, including their component cone and tapered roller assemblies. These bearings are engineered to manage both radial and axial loads, making them indispensable in applications requiring high load capacity and precision, such as automotive wheel hubs, gearboxes, industrial machinery, and agricultural equipment. Major importers are typically countries with significant manufacturing and automotive industries, including China, the United States, Germany, and India, where these components are integrated into a wide array of finished products. Leading exporters often include nations with advanced bearing manufacturing capabilities, such as Japan, Germany, Sweden, and the USA. Key considerations in trade involve bearing dimensions, load ratings, speed capabilities, and material specifications, as these dictate performance and suitability for specific industrial uses. The global market for tapered roller bearings is driven by industrial production and vehicle manufacturing trends.
What products fall under HS code 848220?
Single row tapered roller bearings, Double row tapered roller bearings, Four row tapered roller bearings, Tapered roller bearing cones, Tapered roller bearing cups, Tapered roller bearing assemblies, Wheel hub tapered bearings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848220?
This code is often confused with other types of roller bearings like cylindrical (8482.50) or needle roller bearings (8482.40), but it specifically covers the tapered design for combined radial and axial loads.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($616M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($574M) and Japan ($510M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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 goods under HS code 848220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848220 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($594M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($553M) and China ($267M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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.
How is HS code 848220 structured?
HS code 848220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (82) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848220?
Brazil splits HS code 848220 into 2 NCM codes: 8482.20.10 (Radial tapered roller bearings), 8482.20.90 (Other tapered roller bearings). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.