HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8511.30 – Ignition or starting equipment; distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines
HS code 8511.30 is the 6-digit subheading for ignition or starting equipment, distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. It is used for ignition coils, distributor caps, rotor buttons, ignition modules and coil-on-plug ignition coils.
What HS 8511.30 covers
This HS code covers critical electrical components for internal combustion engines: distributors and ignition coils. Ignition coils are essential for transforming the battery's low voltage into the high voltage required to create a spark at the spark plugs, while distributors (though less common in modern vehicles) direct this high voltage to the correct cylinder. International trade in these parts is driven by the global automotive industry, encompassing both the supply chains for new vehicle manufacturing and the vast aftermarket for vehicle maintenance and repair. Major automotive manufacturing nations are key players in both production and consumption. Key considerations include precision engineering, reliability, and compatibility with various engine management systems, as these components directly impact engine performance and fuel efficiency.
- Covers
- Ignition coils
- Distributor caps
- Rotor buttons
- Ignition modules
- Coil-on-plug ignition coils
- Distributor assemblies
- Electronic ignition kits
- Ignition coil packs.
- Examples
- Bosch Ignition Coil
- Delphi Ignition Coil
- Denso Ignition Coil
- ACDelco Distributor Cap
- Standard Motor Products Ignition Control Module.
Codes often confused with 8511.30
Common mistake. These components are specific to ignition systems and should not be confused with spark plugs (851110) or general electrical transformers (8504) that are not specifically designed as ignition coils.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851130 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $609M 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $271M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $238M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $536M 23% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $211M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $210M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 8511.30 2
Brazil splits HS 8511.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8511.30
What is HS code 851130?
HS code 851130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ignition or starting equipment; distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. This HS code covers critical electrical components for internal combustion engines: distributors and ignition coils. Ignition coils are essential for transforming the battery's low voltage into the high voltage required to create a spark at the spark plugs, while distributors (though less common in modern vehicles) direct this high voltage to the correct cylinder. International trade in these parts is driven by the global automotive industry, encompassing both the supply chains for new vehicle manufacturing and the vast aftermarket for vehicle maintenance and repair. Major automotive manufacturing nations are key players in both production and consumption. Key considerations include precision engineering, reliability, and compatibility with various engine management systems, as these components directly impact engine performance and fuel efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 851130?
Ignition coils, distributor caps, rotor buttons, ignition modules, coil-on-plug ignition coils, distributor assemblies, electronic ignition kits, ignition coil packs.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851130?
These components are specific to ignition systems and should not be confused with spark plugs (851110) or general electrical transformers (8504) that are not specifically designed as ignition coils.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851130 in UN Comtrade data were China ($609M, 27% of world exports), Japan ($271M) and Germany ($238M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 851130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($536M, 23% of world imports), Mexico ($211M) and Germany ($210M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 851130 structured?
HS code 851130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) 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 851130?
Brazil splits HS code 851130 into 2 NCM codes: 8511.30.10 (Ignition distributors), 8511.30.20 (Ignition coils). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.