HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8482.30 – Bearings; spherical roller bearings
HS code 8482.30 is the 6-digit subheading for bearings, spherical roller bearings. It is used for spherical roller bearings (open type), sealed spherical roller bearings, adapter sleeve spherical roller bearings, withdrawal sleeve spherical roller bearings and vibrating screen spherical roller bearings.
What HS 8482.30 covers
This HS code is dedicated to spherical roller bearings, which are uniquely designed to accommodate heavy radial loads and moderate axial loads in both directions, while also being self-aligning to compensate for misalignment between the shaft and housing. This makes them crucial for demanding industrial applications prone to shaft deflection or mounting errors, such as in mining equipment, paper machines, wind turbines, and heavy construction machinery. Countries with robust heavy industries and infrastructure development, like China, the United States, Germany, and Brazil, are significant importers. Exporters are typically nations with advanced bearing manufacturing expertise, including Sweden (home to SKF), Germany, Japan, and the USA. Trade in these bearings hinges on factors like bore diameter, outer diameter, width, load ratings, and material specifications, as these determine their suitability for specific high-stress environments. The demand for these bearings is closely tied to global industrial investment and heavy machinery production.
- Covers
- Spherical roller bearings (open type)
- Sealed spherical roller bearings
- Adapter sleeve spherical roller bearings
- Withdrawal sleeve spherical roller bearings
- Vibrating screen spherical roller bearings
- Split spherical roller bearings
- High-performance spherical roller bearings
- Examples
- SKF Spherical Roller Bearings
- FAG Spherical Roller Bearings
- NSK Spherical Roller Bearings
- Timken Spherical Roller Bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.30
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other roller bearings like tapered (8482.20) or cylindrical (8482.50), specifically covering spherical designs known for their self-aligning capabilities.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848230 in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 Sweden $334M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $321M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $266M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $245M 12% of world imports
- 2 India $203M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $144M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 code for 8482.30
Brazil does not split HS 8482.30: its NCM code is 8482.30.00.
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 8482.30
What is HS code 848230?
HS code 848230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bearings; spherical roller bearings. This HS code is dedicated to spherical roller bearings, which are uniquely designed to accommodate heavy radial loads and moderate axial loads in both directions, while also being self-aligning to compensate for misalignment between the shaft and housing. This makes them crucial for demanding industrial applications prone to shaft deflection or mounting errors, such as in mining equipment, paper machines, wind turbines, and heavy construction machinery. Countries with robust heavy industries and infrastructure development, like China, the United States, Germany, and Brazil, are significant importers. Exporters are typically nations with advanced bearing manufacturing expertise, including Sweden (home to SKF), Germany, Japan, and the USA. Trade in these bearings hinges on factors like bore diameter, outer diameter, width, load ratings, and material specifications, as these determine their suitability for specific high-stress environments. The demand for these bearings is closely tied to global industrial investment and heavy machinery production.
What products fall under HS code 848230?
Spherical roller bearings (open type), Sealed spherical roller bearings, Adapter sleeve spherical roller bearings, Withdrawal sleeve spherical roller bearings, Vibrating screen spherical roller bearings, Split spherical roller bearings, High-performance spherical roller bearings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848230?
This code is distinct from other roller bearings like tapered (8482.20) or cylindrical (8482.50), specifically covering spherical designs known for their self-aligning capabilities.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848230 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($334M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($321M) and China ($266M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 848230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848230 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($245M, 12% of world imports), India ($203M) and Germany ($144M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 848230 structured?
HS code 848230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848230?
In Brazil, HS code 848230 is NCM 8482.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.