HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8487.90 – Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor
HS code 8487.90 is the 6-digit subheading for machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor. It is used for gears, shafts, bearings, couplings and flywheels.
What HS 8487.90 covers
This is a broad, residual HS code for non-electrical machinery parts that are not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84 and are not ships' propellers or blades. It encompasses a vast array of mechanical components used across nearly every industrial sector, from manufacturing and construction to agriculture and mining. These parts are essential for the assembly, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of machinery worldwide, ensuring the continued operation of industrial equipment. Trade in these goods is ubiquitous, reflecting the global interconnectedness of manufacturing supply chains. Importers and exporters span virtually all industrialized and developing nations, as these parts are fundamental to maintaining operational infrastructure and production capabilities.
- Covers
- Gears
- Shafts
- Bearings
- Couplings
- Flywheels
- Pulleys
- Sprockets
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Pneumatic actuators
- Machine frames
- Cams
- Examples
- SKF Bearings
- Timken Tapered Roller Bearings
- Rexnord Couplings
- Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Cylinders
- Siemens Gears
Codes often confused with 8487.90
Common mistake. This code is a common 'catch-all' and is often confused with more specific parts codes (e.g., 848690 for semiconductor parts, 8409 for engine parts) or even complete machines if not clearly identified as a non-electrical part of general machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 848790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 848790 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 $3.2B 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.8B 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $854M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $10.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $746M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $456M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $442M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $6.7B 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 8487.90
Brazil does not split HS 8487.90: its NCM code is 8487.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.87 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8487.90
What is HS code 848790?
HS code 848790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor. This is a broad, residual HS code for non-electrical machinery parts that are not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84 and are not ships' propellers or blades. It encompasses a vast array of mechanical components used across nearly every industrial sector, from manufacturing and construction to agriculture and mining. These parts are essential for the assembly, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of machinery worldwide, ensuring the continued operation of industrial equipment. Trade in these goods is ubiquitous, reflecting the global interconnectedness of manufacturing supply chains. Importers and exporters span virtually all industrialized and developing nations, as these parts are fundamental to maintaining operational infrastructure and production capabilities.
What products fall under HS code 848790?
Gears, Shafts, Bearings, Couplings, Flywheels, Pulleys, Sprockets, Hydraulic cylinders, Pneumatic actuators, Machine frames, Cams
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848790?
This code is a common 'catch-all' and is often confused with more specific parts codes (e.g., 848690 for semiconductor parts, 8409 for engine parts) or even complete machines if not clearly identified as a non-electrical part of general machinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 848790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 848790 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 31% of world exports), Germany ($1.8B) and the United States ($854M). World exports came to about $10.2B, 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 848790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 848790 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($746M, 11% of world imports), China ($456M) and the United States ($442M). World imports came to about $6.7B, 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 848790 structured?
HS code 848790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (87) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 848790?
In Brazil, HS code 848790 is NCM 8487.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.