Product classification

HS code for Bicycle brakes: 8714.94

Cycles, parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof.

Classification of bicycle brakes under HS 8714.94

HS code 871494 is specifically designated for bicycle brakes and their associated parts. This heading falls under the broader category of "Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713," but is narrowed down to components essential for the braking function of cycles. It encompasses a comprehensive range of braking systems, from traditional rim brakes to modern disc brakes, and includes all the individual elements that constitute these systems. The specificity of this code ensures that braking components are accurately classified, distinguishing them from other general bicycle parts.

Covers
  • Rim brakes (e.g., caliper brakes, V-brakes, cantilever brakes)
  • Disc brakes (hydraulic and mechanical)
  • Coaster braking hubs
  • Hub brakes
  • Brake levers
  • Brake calipers
  • Brake pads
  • Brake cables and housing
  • Brake rotors (for disc brakes)
  • Brake fluid (when imported with hydraulic brake sets)
Also under 8714.94
  • Shimano Brakes
  • SRAM Brakes
  • Tektro Brakes
  • Magura Brakes
  • Campagnolo Brakes

Codes often confused with 8714.94

Common mistake. Misclassification often arises when distinguishing 871494 from the general residual category for bicycle parts, 871499. While 871499 covers parts not elsewhere specified, bicycle brakes are explicitly detailed in 871494, making it the correct and more specific classification. Another point of confusion can be with 871493, which covers hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes). It is crucial to note that if a hub incorporates a braking mechanism, such as a coaster brake or an internal hub brake, it is classified under 871494, not 871493, due to its primary braking function.

8714.99Cycles; parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.98714.93Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels

Top exporters and importers of HS 871494 (the code used for bicycle brakes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871494 (the code used for bicycle brakes) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 871494, not only bicycle brakes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $453M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$251M
  3. 3 China $220M

World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $299M
  2. 2 Singapore $178M
  3. 3 China $112M

World total: $1.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 bicycle brakes

Brazil splits HS 8714.94 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about bicycle brakes

What is the HS code for Bicycle brakes?

The HS code for Bicycle brakes is 871494 (Cycles; parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof). The HS code for bicycle brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and their parts, is 871494.

How do I classify Bicycle brakes for customs?

Bicycle brakes is classified under HS code 871494 — Cycles; parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are brake levers classified under this code?

Yes, brake levers are considered integral parts of bicycle braking systems and are therefore classified under HS code 871494, along with other components like calipers, pads, and cables.

Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle brakes (HS 871494)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871494 (the code used for bicycle brakes) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($453M, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $251M) and China ($220M). World exports 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.

Which countries are the top importers of bicycle brakes (HS 871494)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 871494 (the code used for bicycle brakes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($299M, 20% of world imports), Singapore ($178M) and China ($112M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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.

Is the HS code for Bicycle brakes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 871494 for Bicycle brakes 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 bicycle brakes in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 871494 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bicycle brakes depends on the product's details: 8714.94.10 (Cycle brake hubs), 8714.94.90 (Other cycle brakes and parts thereof).