HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.70 – Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
HS code 8708.70 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicle parts, road wheels and parts and accessories thereof. It is used for steel wheels, aluminum alloy wheels, forged wheels, cast wheels and wheel rims.
What HS 8708.70 covers
This HS code specifically covers the international trade of road wheels for vehicles, along with their parts and accessories. This is a highly visible and significant segment of the automotive parts market, driven by both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle production and a massive aftermarket for replacements, upgrades, and customization. Importers include vehicle assembly plants, tire and wheel distributors, and automotive accessory retailers. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing wheels from various materials like steel, aluminum alloy, or carbon fiber, catering to different vehicle types and performance requirements. Key considerations in this trade include design aesthetics, weight, strength, manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, forging), and adherence to safety standards. The global demand for both standard and performance wheels ensures a continuous flow of trade, with trends like larger wheel diameters and lightweight designs influencing market dynamics.
- Covers
- Steel wheels
- Aluminum alloy wheels
- Forged wheels
- Cast wheels
- Wheel rims
- Wheel hubs (when sold separately as wheel part)
- Wheel covers
- Wheel bolts/nuts
- Valve stems
- Examples
- BBS Alloy Wheels
- OZ Racing Wheels
- Enkei Wheels
- Ronal Wheels
- Michelin Steel Wheels (as OEM supplier)
Codes often confused with 8708.70
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the wheel accessory is generic, or with 4011 (Pneumatic tires) if tires are included, but 870870 is strictly for the wheel itself and its direct parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870870, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870870 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $7.0B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.4B 10% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $1.6B 7.0% of world exports
World total: $23.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.9B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.7B 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.5B 6.9% of world imports
World total: $21.8B 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 8708.70 2
Brazil splits HS 8708.70 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8708.70.10 Drive-axle wheels and parts, tractors and dumpersDe eixos propulsores dos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10
- 8708.70.90 Other road wheels, parts and accessoriesOutros
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 8708.70
What is HS code 870870?
HS code 870870 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof. This HS code specifically covers the international trade of road wheels for vehicles, along with their parts and accessories. This is a highly visible and significant segment of the automotive parts market, driven by both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle production and a massive aftermarket for replacements, upgrades, and customization. Importers include vehicle assembly plants, tire and wheel distributors, and automotive accessory retailers. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing wheels from various materials like steel, aluminum alloy, or carbon fiber, catering to different vehicle types and performance requirements. Key considerations in this trade include design aesthetics, weight, strength, manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, forging), and adherence to safety standards. The global demand for both standard and performance wheels ensures a continuous flow of trade, with trends like larger wheel diameters and lightweight designs influencing market dynamics.
What products fall under HS code 870870?
Steel wheels, Aluminum alloy wheels, Forged wheels, Cast wheels, Wheel rims, Wheel hubs (when sold separately as wheel part), Wheel covers, Wheel bolts/nuts, Valve stems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870870?
This code might be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the wheel accessory is generic, or with 4011 (Pneumatic tires) if tires are included, but 870870 is strictly for the wheel itself and its direct parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870870?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870870 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.0B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($2.4B) and Mexico ($1.6B). World exports came to about $23.3B, 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 870870?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870870 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.9B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($2.7B) and Japan ($1.5B). World imports came to about $21.8B, 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 870870 structured?
HS code 870870 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870870?
Brazil splits HS code 870870 into 2 NCM codes: 8708.70.10 (Drive-axle wheels and parts, tractors and dumpers), 8708.70.90 (Other road wheels, parts and accessories). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.