HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8482.91 – Bearings; parts, balls, needles and rollers
HS code 8482.91 is the 6-digit subheading for bearings, parts, balls, needles and rollers. It is used for steel balls for bearings, ceramic balls for bearings, needle rollers, cylindrical rollers and tapered rollers.
What HS 8482.91 covers
This HS code covers the fundamental rolling elements of bearings: balls, needles, and rollers. These precision-engineered components are the core functional parts that enable bearings to reduce friction and support loads. They are critical for bearing manufacturers worldwide, who import them for assembly into finished bearings, as well as for the aftermarket repair and maintenance sectors. Exporters are specialized producers of these rolling elements, often employing advanced material science and manufacturing techniques to achieve the required hardness, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy. The global trade in these parts is a high-volume, essential segment of the bearing industry's supply chain, where quality control is paramount to ensure the reliability and longevity of the final bearing product and the machinery it supports. Any defect can lead to premature bearing failure.
- Covers
- Steel balls for bearings
- Ceramic balls for bearings
- Needle rollers
- Cylindrical rollers
- Tapered rollers
- Spherical rollers
- Precision steel balls
- Plastic balls for bearings
- Examples
- Tsubaki balls
- GMN precision balls
- Koyo rollers
- SKF bearing components
Codes often confused with 8482.91
Common mistake. These parts are distinct from other bearing parts under 848299, which covers cages, rings, and seals; misclassification can occur if the specific rolling element nature is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848291 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 China $381M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $202M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $129M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $184M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $161M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $115M 7.4% 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 codes for 8482.91 5
Brazil splits HS 8482.91 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8482.91.1 Calibrated steel ballsEsferas de aço calibradas Group
- 8482.91.11 Steel balls for ballpoint pen refillsPara carga de canetas esferográficas
- 8482.91.19 Other calibrated steel ballsOutras
- 8482.91.20 Cylindrical rollers for bearingsRoletes cilíndricos
- 8482.91.30 Tapered rollers for bearingsRoletes cônicos
- 8482.91.90 Other bearing balls, needles and rollersOutros
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 8482.91
What is HS code 848291?
HS code 848291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bearings; parts, balls, needles and rollers. This HS code covers the fundamental rolling elements of bearings: balls, needles, and rollers. These precision-engineered components are the core functional parts that enable bearings to reduce friction and support loads. They are critical for bearing manufacturers worldwide, who import them for assembly into finished bearings, as well as for the aftermarket repair and maintenance sectors. Exporters are specialized producers of these rolling elements, often employing advanced material science and manufacturing techniques to achieve the required hardness, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy. The global trade in these parts is a high-volume, essential segment of the bearing industry's supply chain, where quality control is paramount to ensure the reliability and longevity of the final bearing product and the machinery it supports. Any defect can lead to premature bearing failure.
What products fall under HS code 848291?
Steel balls for bearings, ceramic balls for bearings, needle rollers, cylindrical rollers, tapered rollers, spherical rollers, precision steel balls, plastic balls for bearings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848291?
These parts are distinct from other bearing parts under 848299, which covers cages, rings, and seals; misclassification can occur if the specific rolling element nature is not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848291 in UN Comtrade data were China ($381M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($202M) and Japan ($129M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 848291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848291 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($184M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($161M) and the United States ($115M). 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 848291 structured?
HS code 848291 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848291?
Brazil splits HS code 848291 into 5 NCM codes: 8482.91.11 (Steel balls for ballpoint pen refills), 8482.91.19 (Other calibrated steel balls), 8482.91.20 (Cylindrical rollers for bearings), 8482.91.30 (Tapered rollers for bearings), 8482.91.90 (Other bearing balls, needles and rollers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.