Product classification
HS code for Bearing needles: 8482.91
Bearings, parts, balls, needles and rollers.
Classification of bearing needles under HS 8482.91
Bearing needles are classified under HS code 8482.91, which is specifically designated for parts of ball or roller bearings, namely balls, needles, and rollers. In the context of the Harmonized System, "needles" in this heading refer to cylindrical rollers with a uniform diameter not exceeding 5 mm and whose length is at least three times the diameter. These components are essential elements of needle roller bearings, designed to handle high radial loads in space-constrained applications. The classification is determined by the function and physical dimensions of the component as a part of a bearing assembly. Under GRI 1, the heading text for 8482 explicitly includes parts, and sub-heading 8482.91 isolates these specific rolling elements from other bearing components like races or cages. These needles must be made of high-quality bearing steel and finished to high precision to meet the requirements of heading 8482.
- Covers
- Cylindrical needles for needle bearings
- Loose bearing needles
- Precision steel needles for radial bearings
- Needle rollers for thrust bearings
- Also under 8482.91
- Tsubaki balls
- GMN precision balls
- Koyo rollers
- SKF bearing components
Codes often confused with 8482.91
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 7319, which covers sewing needles and similar articles; however, bearing needles are industrial machinery parts and are excluded from Chapter 73 when they meet the specifications of bearing components. Another error is using 8482.99, which is the residual category for "other" bearing parts. Since 8482.91 specifically mentions needles, it takes precedence over the general parts category 8482.99. Importers also occasionally confuse these with general steel pins under 7326, but the precision and material grade of bearing needles require classification in Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848291 (the code used for bearing needles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848291 (the code used for bearing needles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% 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 848291, not only bearing needles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $381M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $202M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $129M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $184M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $161M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $115M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 needles
Brazil splits HS 8482.91 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8482.91.11Steel balls for ballpoint pen refills
- 8482.91.19Other calibrated steel balls
- 8482.91.20Cylindrical rollers for bearings
- 8482.91.30Tapered rollers for bearings
- 8482.91.90Other bearing balls, needles and rollers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bearing needles
What is the HS code for Bearing needles?
The HS code for Bearing needles is 848291 (Bearings; parts, balls, needles and rollers). The HS code for bearing needles is 8482.91, which covers balls, needles, and rollers for bearings.
How do I classify Bearing needles for customs?
Bearing needles is classified under HS code 848291 — Bearings; parts, balls, needles and rollers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between a needle and a roller in HS classification?
Under HS code 8482.91, a needle is a cylindrical roller with a diameter not exceeding 5mm and a length at least three times its diameter.
Which countries are the top exporters of bearing needles (HS 848291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848291 (the code used for bearing needles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($381M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($202M) and Japan ($129M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of bearing needles (HS 848291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848291 (the code used for bearing needles) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($184M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($161M) and the United States ($115M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Bearing needles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848291 for Bearing needles 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 needles in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848291 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for bearing needles depends on the product's details: 8482.91.11 (Steel balls for ballpoint pen refills), 8482.91.19 (Other calibrated steel balls), 8482.91.20 (Cylindrical rollers for bearings), 8482.91.30 (Tapered rollers for bearings), 8482.91.90 (Other bearing balls, needles and rollers).