HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.30 – Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof
HS code 8708.30 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicle parts, brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof. It is used for brake pads, brake discs (rotors), brake calipers, brake master cylinders and brake boosters (servo-brakes).
What HS 8708.30 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of vehicle braking systems, including brakes, servo-brakes (brake boosters), and their individual components. This is a critical sector within the automotive parts industry, given the paramount importance of braking for vehicle safety. Both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket for replacement parts drive significant trade volumes. Major importers include vehicle assembly plants, automotive parts distributors, and repair chains. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers known for precision engineering and adherence to stringent safety standards. Key considerations in this trade involve material science (e.g., friction materials for pads, metallurgy for rotors), hydraulic system integrity, and advanced technologies like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) integration. The global supply chain for braking components is highly sophisticated, with continuous innovation aimed at improving performance, durability, and environmental impact.
- Covers
- Brake pads
- Brake discs (rotors)
- Brake calipers
- Brake master cylinders
- Brake boosters (servo-brakes)
- ABS modules
- Brake lines
- Parking brake assemblies
- Examples
- Brembo Brake Calipers
- Bosch ABS Systems
- Akebono Brake Pads
- TRW Brake Master Cylinders
- ATE Brake Discs
Codes often confused with 8708.30
Common mistake. Confusion can arise with 870899 (Other parts and accessories) if the brake component is generic, but 870830 is specifically for braking systems and their parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870830, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870830 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $8.1B 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $5.2B 13% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $4.6B 12% of world exports
World total: $38.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.9B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7B 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.9B 7.5% of world imports
World total: $38.4B 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 8708.30 3
Brazil splits HS 8708.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8708.30.1 Mounted brake liningsGuarnições de freios (travões) montadas Group
- 8708.30.11 Mounted brake linings for tractors and dumpersDos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10
- 8708.30.19 Mounted brake linings for other motor vehiclesOutras
- 8708.30.90 Other brakes, servo-brakes and partsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8708.30
What is HS code 870830?
HS code 870830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof. This HS code covers the international trade of vehicle braking systems, including brakes, servo-brakes (brake boosters), and their individual components. This is a critical sector within the automotive parts industry, given the paramount importance of braking for vehicle safety. Both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket for replacement parts drive significant trade volumes. Major importers include vehicle assembly plants, automotive parts distributors, and repair chains. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers known for precision engineering and adherence to stringent safety standards. Key considerations in this trade involve material science (e.g., friction materials for pads, metallurgy for rotors), hydraulic system integrity, and advanced technologies like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) integration. The global supply chain for braking components is highly sophisticated, with continuous innovation aimed at improving performance, durability, and environmental impact.
What products fall under HS code 870830?
Brake pads, Brake discs (rotors), Brake calipers, Brake master cylinders, Brake boosters (servo-brakes), ABS modules, Brake lines, Parking brake assemblies
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870830?
Confusion can arise with 870899 (Other parts and accessories) if the brake component is generic, but 870830 is specifically for braking systems and their parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870830?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870830 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.1B, 21% of world exports), Germany ($5.2B) and Mexico ($4.6B). World exports came to about $38.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870830?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870830 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.9B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($4.7B) and Mexico ($2.9B). World imports came to about $38.4B, 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.
How is HS code 870830 structured?
HS code 870830 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) 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 870830?
Brazil splits HS code 870830 into 3 NCM codes: 8708.30.11 (Mounted brake linings for tractors and dumpers), 8708.30.19 (Mounted brake linings for other motor vehicles), 8708.30.90 (Other brakes, servo-brakes and parts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.