HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.40 – Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof
HS code 8708.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicle parts, gear boxes and parts thereof. It is used for manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, CVT gearboxes, dual-clutch transmissions and transmission cases.
What HS 8708.40 covers
This HS code specifically covers the international trade of vehicle gearboxes (transmissions) and their associated parts. Gearboxes are fundamental components responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, making this a high-value and technologically complex segment of the automotive parts market. Trade is driven by both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle assembly and the aftermarket for repairs and replacements. Major importers include automotive assembly plants globally, as well as specialized transmission repair shops and parts distributors. Exporters are often highly specialized manufacturers with expertise in precision machining, metallurgy, and advanced transmission technologies like automatic, manual, CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), and dual-clutch systems. Key considerations include efficiency, durability, shift quality, and integration with engine management systems. The trend towards electric vehicles is also influencing this trade, with new types of single-speed or multi-speed gearboxes emerging for EVs.
- Covers
- Manual transmissions
- Automatic transmissions
- CVT gearboxes
- Dual-clutch transmissions
- Transmission cases
- Gear sets
- Synchromesh rings
- Torque converters
- Clutch packs
- Examples
- ZF Automatic Transmissions
- Aisin Manual Transmissions
- BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Modules
- Getrag Gearboxes
- Jatco CVT Units
Codes often confused with 8708.40
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the component isn't clearly a gearbox part, but 870840 is specific to the transmission system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870840, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870840 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 Germany $16.2B 24% of world exports
- 2 Japan $11.4B 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $7.9B 12% of world exports
World total: $67.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $10.9B 16% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $6.8B 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $6.7B 9.6% of world imports
World total: $69.4B 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 8708.40 4
Brazil splits HS 8708.40 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8708.40.1 Gear boxes of the vehicles of subheadings 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 to 8701.95 or 8704.10Caixas de marchas dos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10 Group
- 8708.40.11 Tractor/dumper servo gearboxes, 750 Nm or moreServo-assistidas, próprias para torques de entrada superiores ou iguais a 750 Nm
- 8708.40.19 Other gearboxes for tractors and dumpersOutras
- 8708.40.80 Gearboxes for cars, trucks and other vehiclesOutras caixas de marchas
- 8708.40.90 Parts of motor vehicle gearboxesPartes
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 8708.40
What is HS code 870840?
HS code 870840 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof. This HS code specifically covers the international trade of vehicle gearboxes (transmissions) and their associated parts. Gearboxes are fundamental components responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, making this a high-value and technologically complex segment of the automotive parts market. Trade is driven by both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle assembly and the aftermarket for repairs and replacements. Major importers include automotive assembly plants globally, as well as specialized transmission repair shops and parts distributors. Exporters are often highly specialized manufacturers with expertise in precision machining, metallurgy, and advanced transmission technologies like automatic, manual, CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), and dual-clutch systems. Key considerations include efficiency, durability, shift quality, and integration with engine management systems. The trend towards electric vehicles is also influencing this trade, with new types of single-speed or multi-speed gearboxes emerging for EVs.
What products fall under HS code 870840?
Manual transmissions, Automatic transmissions, CVT gearboxes, Dual-clutch transmissions, Transmission cases, Gear sets, Synchromesh rings, Torque converters, Clutch packs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870840?
This code might be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the component isn't clearly a gearbox part, but 870840 is specific to the transmission system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870840?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870840 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16.2B, 24% of world exports), Japan ($11.4B) and the United States ($7.9B). World exports came to about $67.6B, 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 870840?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870840 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10.9B, 16% of world imports), Mexico ($6.8B) and Germany ($6.7B). World imports came to about $69.4B, 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 870840 structured?
HS code 870840 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870840?
Brazil splits HS code 870840 into 4 NCM codes: 8708.40.11 (Tractor/dumper servo gearboxes, 750 Nm or more), 8708.40.19 (Other gearboxes for tractors and dumpers), 8708.40.80 (Gearboxes for cars, trucks and other vehicles), 8708.40.90 (Parts of motor vehicle gearboxes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.