Product classification
HS code for Ball bearing: 8482.10
Ball bearings.
Classification of ball bearing under HS 8482.10
Ball bearings are mechanical components designed to reduce rotational friction and support radial and axial loads. HS code 848210 is specifically designated for "Ball bearings." This classification is appropriate because the heading 8482 covers "Ball or roller bearings," and the subheading 848210 precisely identifies ball bearings as a distinct category within this broader group. These bearings are fundamental in various machinery and equipment, facilitating smooth motion by utilizing spherical balls to maintain separation between moving parts. The classification reflects their primary function and construction, distinguishing them from other types of bearings based on their rolling elements and operational principles.
- Covers
- Deep groove ball bearings
- Angular contact ball bearings
- Self-aligning ball bearings
- Thrust ball bearings
- Miniature ball bearings
- Precision ball bearings
- Ceramic ball bearings (where the primary function is ball bearing)
- Also under 8482.10
- SKF deep groove ball bearings
- FAG angular contact bearings
- NSK miniature bearings
- Timken ball bearings
- NTN self-aligning bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.10
Common mistake. Ball bearings are often confused with roller bearings, particularly tapered roller bearings (HS code 848220). The key distinction lies in the rolling elements: ball bearings use spherical balls, while roller bearings use cylindrical, spherical, or tapered rollers. Misclassification can occur if the specific type of rolling element is not accurately identified. Another common error is classifying them under HS code 848280, which covers other types of bearings, including needle roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and combined ball/roller bearings. A pure ball bearing should not be classified here. If a bearing incorporates both balls and rollers, it would typically fall under 848280, but a product solely relying on balls for its rolling elements belongs to 848210. Furthermore, while bearings are often components of transmission systems, the shafts, cranks, and bearing housings themselves are classified under HS code 8483. The bearing (848210) is distinct from the housing or the shaft it supports.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848210 (the code used for ball bearing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848210 (the code used for ball bearing) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 848210, not only ball bearing.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.2B 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $1.5B 11% of world exports
World total: $14.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 12% of world imports
- 2 China $1.6B 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.2B 8.5% of world imports
World total: $14.1B 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 ball bearing
Brazil splits HS 8482.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8482.10.10Radial ball bearings
- 8482.10.90Other ball bearings
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ball bearing
What is the HS code for Ball bearing?
The HS code for Ball bearing is 848210 (Ball bearings).
How do I classify Ball bearing for customs?
Ball bearing is classified under HS code 848210 — Ball bearings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Ball bearings?
The HS code for Ball bearings is 848210. This code specifically covers all types of ball bearings, which are mechanical components designed to reduce friction and support loads using spherical rolling elements.
How are ball bearings distinguished from roller bearings in the HS nomenclature?
Ball bearings are distinguished from roller bearings primarily by their rolling elements. Ball bearings (848210) utilize spherical balls, whereas roller bearings (e.g., 848220 for tapered roller, 848230 for spherical roller, 848240 for needle roller, 848250 for other cylindrical roller) use various forms of rollers. This fundamental difference in design and function dictates their respective HS classifications within heading 8482.
Which countries are the top exporters of ball bearing (HS 848210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848210 (the code used for ball bearing) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 23% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and Japan ($1.5B). World exports came to about $14.1B, 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 ball bearing (HS 848210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848210 (the code used for ball bearing) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 12% of world imports), China ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.2B). World imports came to about $14.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Ball bearing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848210 for Ball bearing is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ball bearing in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848210 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ball bearing depends on the product's details: 8482.10.10 (Radial ball bearings), 8482.10.90 (Other ball bearings).