Product classification
HS code for Bearing cages: 8482.99
Bearings, parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers).
Classification of bearing cages under HS 8482.99
Bearing cages are classified under HS code 8482.99, which covers "Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers)." This classification is applied to components of bearings that are not the primary rolling elements. Bearing cages, also known as retainers, are crucial for maintaining the correct spacing between the rolling elements (balls, needles, or rollers) and guiding them during rotation. They prevent the rolling elements from clumping together and ensure even load distribution. Since they are not the rolling elements themselves, they fall into this residual category for bearing parts, distinguishing them from the more specific subheading for balls, needles, and rollers.
- Covers
- Steel bearing cages
- Brass bearing cages
- Polymer bearing cages
- Bearing rings (inner and outer races)
- Bearing shields
- Bearing seals
- Spacers for bearings
- Mounting sleeves for bearings
- Also under 8482.99
- SKF bearing seals
- FAG bearing cages
- Timken bearing rings
- NSK shields
Codes often confused with 8482.99
Common mistake. Bearing cages are commonly misclassified with the rolling elements of bearings or with complete bearings. The rolling elements, such as balls, needles, and rollers, have their own specific HS code, 8482.91. The description for 8482.99 explicitly excludes these items, making the distinction clear. Complete bearings, such as ball bearings (8482.10) or roller bearings (8482.20, 8482.30, 8482.40, 8482.50), are assembled units and are classified separately. Misclassification can also occur if bearing parts are incorrectly grouped with general machinery parts (e.g., 8487), but the specific nature of bearing components warrants their classification within heading 8482.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing cages), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing cages) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 848299, not only bearing cages.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $533M 12% of world exports
- 3 Japan $505M 11% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $597M 13% of world imports
- 2 China $572M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $511M 11% of world imports
World total: $4.7B 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 bearing cages
Brazil splits HS 8482.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8482.99.10Steel bearing seals, shields and cages
- 8482.99.90Other bearing parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bearing cages
What is the HS code for Bearing cages?
The HS code for Bearing cages is 848299 (Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers)). The HS code for bearing cages is 8482.99, which covers parts of bearings other than balls, needles, and rollers.
How do I classify Bearing cages for customs?
Bearing cages is classified under HS code 848299 — Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the distinction between HS 8482.91 and HS 8482.99?
HS 8482.91 specifically covers the rolling elements of bearings: balls, needles, and rollers. HS 8482.99 is a residual category for all other parts of bearings, such as cages, rings, shields, and seals, that are not the rolling elements themselves.
Which countries are the top exporters of bearing cages (HS 848299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing cages) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($533M) and Japan ($505M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 bearing cages (HS 848299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing cages) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($597M, 13% of world imports), China ($572M) and the United States ($511M). World imports came to about $4.7B, 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 Bearing cages the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848299 for Bearing cages 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 bearing cages in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848299 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bearing cages depends on the product's details: 8482.99.10 (Steel bearing seals, shields and cages), 8482.99.90 (Other bearing parts).