Product classification
HS code for Bike rims: 8714.92
Cycles, parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes.
Classification of bike rims under HS 8714.92
Bicycle wheel rims and spokes are classified under HS code 8714.92. As part of the 8714 heading for bicycle parts, this subheading specifically targets the components of the wheel. The rim is the outer circular design that holds the tire, while the spokes are the tensioned wires connecting the rim to the hub. Under the Harmonized System, these two components are grouped together because they form the structural outer assembly of the wheel. The classification is based on the essential character of the items as structural parts of a cycle wheel. Even if the rims are imported without spokes, or vice versa, they are still classified here. The material—be it steel, aluminum alloy, or advanced carbon fiber composites—does not change the classification, as the functional application for bicycles is the primary determinant. This code ensures that structural wheel components are separated from the mechanical drive components like hubs.
- Covers
- Aluminum alloy bicycle rims
- Carbon fiber wheel rims
- Steel bicycle spokes
- J-bend and straight-pull spokes
- Spoke nipples
- Double-walled bicycle rims
- Also under 8714.92
- DT Swiss Rims
- Mavic Rims
- Sapim Spokes
- Zipp Rims
- Enve Rims
Codes often confused with 8714.92
Common mistake. Rims are often confused with HS code 8714.99, which covers miscellaneous parts. It is also sometimes misclassified under 8714.91, which is for frames and forks, or 8714.93, which covers wheel hubs and free-wheel sprocket-wheels. It is important to distinguish the rim (8714.92) from the hub (8714.93) even if they are part of the same wheel assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871492 (the code used for bike rims), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871492 (the code used for bike 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 bike 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 bike rims
Brazil classifies bike 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 bike rims
What is the HS code for Bike rims?
The HS code for Bike rims is 871492 (Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes). The HS code for bike rims is 8714.92, which specifically covers wheel rims and spokes for bicycles.
How do I classify Bike rims for customs?
Bike rims is classified under HS code 871492 — Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the wheel hub?
No, wheel hubs and free-wheel sprocket-wheels are classified under HS code 8714.93.
Which countries are the top exporters of bike rims (HS 871492)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871492 (the code used for bike 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 bike rims (HS 871492)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871492 (the code used for bike 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 Bike rims the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871492 for Bike 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 bike rims in Brazil?
In Brazil, bike rims (HS 871492) is classified under NCM 8714.92.00.