Product classification
HS code for Bearing races: 8482.99
Bearings, parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers).
Classification of bearing races under HS 8482.99
Bearing races, which include both inner and outer rings, are classified under HS code 8482.99. This code serves as the residual category for parts of ball or roller bearings that are not balls, needles, or rollers. Since races are the structural tracks upon which the rolling elements travel, they are integral parts of the bearing assembly. Classification follows the principle that parts of machinery are classified with the machine when they are specialized for that use, as per Note 2(b) to Section XVI. Because races are specifically designed for use in bearings of heading 8482 and are not excluded by any specific Section or Chapter notes, they must be classified under the parts sub-heading 8482.99. This includes races for ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, and spherical bearings. The material is typically high-carbon chromium steel, but the classification is driven by the part's function within the bearing unit.
- Covers
- Inner bearing rings
- Outer bearing rings
- Bearing cages and retainers
- Bearing housings (internal components)
- Tapered bearing cups and cones
- Also under 8482.99
- SKF bearing seals
- FAG bearing cages
- Timken bearing rings
- NSK shields
Codes often confused with 8482.99
Common mistake. Bearing races are often misclassified under 8482.91, which is strictly for the rolling elements (balls, needles, and rollers). They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in 8483, which covers transmission shafts and housed bearings; however, individual races are considered parts of the bearing itself, not the transmission assembly. Furthermore, some may attempt to classify them as general articles of steel under 7326, but Section XVI Note 2(b) dictates that parts suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine are to be classified with those machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing races), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing races) 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 races.
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 races
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 races
What is the HS code for Bearing races?
The HS code for Bearing races is 848299 (Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers)). The HS code for bearing races (inner and outer rings) is 8482.99.
How do I classify Bearing races for customs?
Bearing races is classified under HS code 848299 — Bearings; parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are bearing cages classified under the same code as races?
Yes, bearing cages and retainers are also classified under 8482.99 as they are parts of bearings other than balls, needles, or rollers.
Which countries are the top exporters of bearing races (HS 848299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing races) 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 races (HS 848299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848299 (the code used for bearing races) 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 races the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848299 for Bearing races 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 races in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848299 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bearing races depends on the product's details: 8482.99.10 (Steel bearing seals, shields and cages), 8482.99.90 (Other bearing parts).