Product classification
HS code for Bicycle wheel rims: 8714.92
Cycles, parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes.
Classification of bicycle wheel rims under HS 8714.92
Bicycle wheel rims are precisely classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 871492. This classification is situated within Chapter 87, which encompasses "Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof." More specifically, heading 8714 is dedicated to "Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713," a range that includes bicycles. The subheading 871492 is explicitly designated for "wheel rims and spokes" for cycles. This detailed categorization accurately reflects the product's fundamental role as a structural component of a bicycle wheel, crucial for its integrity, performance, and the mounting of tires. The HS nomenclature prioritizes specific parts over broader categories when such explicit detail is provided, ensuring precise customs declarations, facilitating international trade, and maintaining accurate global trade statistics.
- Covers
- Aluminum bicycle wheel rims (e.g., road, mountain, BMX)
- Carbon fiber bicycle wheel rims (e.g., aerodynamic, lightweight designs)
- Steel bicycle wheel rims (e.g., for utility or vintage bicycles)
- Tubeless-ready bicycle rims
- Clincher bicycle rims
- Tubular bicycle rims
- Bicycle wheel spokes (when imported with rims or as standalone items specifically for bicycle wheels)
- Nipples for bicycle spokes (as accessories to spokes and rims)
- Also under 8714.92
- DT Swiss Rims
- Mavic Rims
- Sapim Spokes
- Zipp Rims
- Enve Rims
Codes often confused with 8714.92
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification risk for bicycle wheel rims involves HS code 871499, which broadly covers "Other parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713." While rims are indeed bicycle parts, 871492 is the more specific and appropriate classification as it explicitly names "wheel rims and spokes." Another potential area of confusion is with 871200, which is designated for "Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized." This code applies to complete, assembled bicycles, not their individual components. Furthermore, general metal articles codes, such as those found in Chapter 73 for articles of iron or steel, are generally inappropriate because 871492 provides a highly specific classification tailored for bicycle parts, reflecting their intended use and design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871492 (the code used for bicycle wheel rims), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871492 (the code used for bicycle wheel rims) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 2.5% of its imports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 871492, not only bicycle wheel rims.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $276M 42% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$103M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $29M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $71M 11% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$70M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Poland $48M 7.4% of world imports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 2.5% of its imports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $649M 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 code for bicycle wheel rims
Brazil classifies bicycle wheel rims under NCM 8714.92.00: HS 8714.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle wheel rims
What is the HS code for Bicycle wheel rims?
The HS code for Bicycle wheel rims is 871492 (Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes). The HS code for bicycle wheel rims is 871492.
How do I classify Bicycle wheel rims for customs?
Bicycle wheel rims is classified under HS code 871492 — Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are bicycle spokes classified under the same HS code as rims?
Yes, bicycle spokes are also classified under HS code 871492, as the description explicitly includes "wheel rims and spokes." This applies whether they are imported separately or as part of a wheel assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle wheel rims (HS 871492)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871492 (the code used for bicycle wheel rims) in UN Comtrade data were China ($276M, 42% of world exports), Taiwan (about $103M) and Belgium ($29M). World exports came to about $662M, 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 wheel rims (HS 871492)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871492 (the code used for bicycle wheel rims) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($71M, 11% of world imports), Taiwan (about $70M) and Poland ($48M). World imports came to about $649M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 2.5% of its imports here ($2.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Bicycle wheel rims the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871492 for Bicycle wheel rims 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 wheel rims in Brazil?
In Brazil, bicycle wheel rims (HS 871492) is classified under NCM 8714.92.00.