Product classification
HS code for Bicycle hubs: 8714.93
Cycles, parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels.
Classification of bicycle hubs under HS 8714.93
Bicycle hubs are classified under HS code 871493 due to the specific and explicit description provided within the Harmonized System. Chapter 87 covers vehicles and their parts, with heading 8714 dedicated to parts and accessories of cycles. Subheading 8714.9 addresses various other parts. Within this, 8714.93 specifically identifies "Hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels." This precise wording directly encompasses the function and nature of standard bicycle hubs, which are central components of bicycle wheels allowing rotation around an axle. The exclusion of coaster braking hubs and hub brakes directs those specific items to a different, more appropriate subheading.
- Covers
- Front bicycle hubs
- Rear bicycle hubs (excluding those with integrated coaster brakes or hub brakes)
- Free-wheel bodies
- Cassette bodies
- Hub shells
- Axles for hubs (when imported as part of a hub)
- Also under 8714.93
- Shimano Hubs
- SRAM Hubs
- DT Swiss Hubs
- Chris King Hubs
- Hope Technology Hubs
Codes often confused with 8714.93
Common mistake. A common misclassification for bicycle hubs involves confusing them with braking components. While some hubs integrate braking mechanisms, HS 871493 explicitly excludes "coaster braking hubs and hub brakes." These specific types of hubs are classified under HS 871494, which covers "Brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub brakes, and parts thereof." Therefore, it is crucial to distinguish between standard hubs and those with integrated braking functions. Additionally, hubs should not be confused with HS 871492, which is for "Wheel rims and spokes," as these are distinct parts of the wheel assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871493 (the code used for bicycle hubs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871493 (the code used for bicycle hubs) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 871493, not only bicycle hubs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$166M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $160M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $102M 12% of world exports
World total: $848M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $175M 19% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $70M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $61M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $907M 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 hubs
Brazil splits HS 8714.93 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8714.93.11Unthreaded cycle hubs for cassette sprockets
- 8714.93.19Other cycle hubs, other than brake hubs
- 8714.93.20Cycle free-wheel sprocket-wheels
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle hubs
What is the HS code for Bicycle hubs?
The HS code for Bicycle hubs is 871493 (Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels). The HS code for bicycle hubs is 871493, which specifically covers hubs (excluding coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels.
How do I classify Bicycle hubs for customs?
Bicycle hubs is classified under HS code 871493 — Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hubs with integrated brakes classified under HS 871493?
No, hubs with integrated coaster braking mechanisms or hub brakes are explicitly excluded from 871493 and are classified under HS 871494, which covers brakes and their parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle hubs (HS 871493)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871493 (the code used for bicycle hubs) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $166M, 20% of world exports), China ($160M) and Japan ($102M). World exports came to about $848M, 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 hubs (HS 871493)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871493 (the code used for bicycle hubs) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($175M, 19% of world imports), Singapore ($70M) and the Netherlands ($61M). World imports came to about $907M, 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 hubs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871493 for Bicycle hubs 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 hubs in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 871493 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for bicycle hubs depends on the product's details: 8714.93.11 (Unthreaded cycle hubs for cassette sprockets), 8714.93.19 (Other cycle hubs, other than brake hubs), 8714.93.20 (Cycle free-wheel sprocket-wheels).