HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8482.80 – Bearings; n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller
HS code 8482.80 is the 6-digit subheading for bearings, n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller. It is used for combined ball/roller bearings, slewing bearings, magnetic bearings, fluid film bearings and spherical plain bearings.
What HS 8482.80 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8482 serves as a catch-all for various specialized bearings, including combined ball/roller bearings and other unique designs that don't fit into the more specific subheadings. These bearings are often custom-engineered for niche, high-performance, or highly specialized applications in sectors such as aerospace, robotics, medical equipment, and advanced industrial machinery. Importers are typically manufacturers requiring bespoke solutions for complex systems, where standard bearings may not suffice. Exporters are often smaller, highly specialized engineering firms or R&D divisions of larger companies, focusing on innovation and specific technical requirements. The trade in these items is characterized by lower volumes but higher value, driven by the need for cutting-edge technology and tailored mechanical solutions, emphasizing precision and unique functional properties.
- Covers
- Combined ball/roller bearings
- Slewing bearings
- Magnetic bearings
- Fluid film bearings
- Spherical plain bearings
- Linear motion bearings
- Ceramic bearings
- Hybrid bearings
- Examples
- Schaeffler combined bearings
- SKF slewing rings
- Siemens magnetic bearings
- THK linear motion bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.80
Common mistake. This code is a common point of misclassification, as items could potentially fit into 848210 (ball bearings), 848240 (needle), or 848250 (cylindrical) if their primary function isn't clearly 'combined' or 'other specialized bearing.'
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848280, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848280 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.2% 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 $212M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $147M 12% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $128M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $111M 7.2% of world imports
- 2 Germany $106M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 China $84M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 8482.80
Brazil does not split HS 8482.80: its NCM code is 8482.80.00.
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 8482.80
What is HS code 848280?
HS code 848280 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bearings; n.e.c. in heading no. 8482, including combined ball/roller. This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8482 serves as a catch-all for various specialized bearings, including combined ball/roller bearings and other unique designs that don't fit into the more specific subheadings. These bearings are often custom-engineered for niche, high-performance, or highly specialized applications in sectors such as aerospace, robotics, medical equipment, and advanced industrial machinery. Importers are typically manufacturers requiring bespoke solutions for complex systems, where standard bearings may not suffice. Exporters are often smaller, highly specialized engineering firms or R&D divisions of larger companies, focusing on innovation and specific technical requirements. The trade in these items is characterized by lower volumes but higher value, driven by the need for cutting-edge technology and tailored mechanical solutions, emphasizing precision and unique functional properties.
What products fall under HS code 848280?
Combined ball/roller bearings, slewing bearings, magnetic bearings, fluid film bearings, spherical plain bearings, linear motion bearings, ceramic bearings, hybrid bearings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848280?
This code is a common point of misclassification, as items could potentially fit into 848210 (ball bearings), 848240 (needle), or 848250 (cylindrical) if their primary function isn't clearly 'combined' or 'other specialized bearing.'
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848280?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848280 in UN Comtrade data were China ($212M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($147M) and Singapore ($128M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 848280?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848280 in UN Comtrade data were India ($111M, 7.2% of world imports), Germany ($106M) and China ($84M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 848280 structured?
HS code 848280 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848280?
In Brazil, HS code 848280 is NCM 8482.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.