Product classification
HS code for Brake assembly: 8708.30
Vehicle parts, brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Classification of brake assembly under HS 8708.30
Brake assemblies for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.30. This classification is governed by Section XVII, which covers vehicles, aircraft, vessels, and associated transport equipment. Chapter 87 specifically deals with vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and their parts and accessories. Heading 8708 is the designated category for parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Within this heading, subheading 8708.30 specifically identifies brakes, servo-brakes, and parts thereof. To qualify for this code, the assembly must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles like cars, trucks, or tractors. The assembly usually consists of multiple components integrated into a single unit ready for installation, such as calipers, cylinders, and pads. The classification is based on the intended use and the complexity of the component as a part of a vehicle's braking system.
- Covers
- Disc brake assemblies
- Drum brake assemblies
- Brake calipers
- Master cylinders for brakes
- Servo-brakes and vacuum boosters
- Brake pedal assemblies
- Also under 8708.30
- Brembo Brake Calipers
- Bosch ABS Systems
- Akebono Brake Pads
- TRW Brake Master Cylinders
- ATE Brake Discs
Codes often confused with 8708.30
Common mistake. Brake assemblies are often confused with HS code 6813.81, which covers unmounted brake linings and pads. While the pads are part of the assembly, the assembly itself belongs in 8708.30. Additionally, hydraulic valves used within the brake system might be misclassified under 8481, but if they are specialized parts of a vehicle braking system, 8708.30 is the more specific and correct classification according to Note 2 to Section XVII.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870830 (the code used for brake assembly), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870830 (the code used for brake assembly) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 870830, not only brake assembly.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.1B 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $5.2B 13% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $4.6B 12% of world exports
World total: $38.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.9B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.7B 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.9B 7.5% of world imports
World total: $38.4B 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 brake assembly
Brazil splits HS 8708.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8708.30.11Mounted brake linings for tractors and dumpers
- 8708.30.19Mounted brake linings for other motor vehicles
- 8708.30.90Other brakes, servo-brakes and parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brake assembly
What is the HS code for Brake assembly?
The HS code for Brake assembly is 870830 (Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof). The HS code for a motor vehicle brake assembly is 8708.30.
How do I classify Brake assembly for customs?
Brake assembly is classified under HS code 870830 — Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include brakes for bicycles?
No, bicycle brakes and parts are classified under HS code 8714.94, as Chapter 87 distinguishes between motor vehicle parts and parts for cycles or motorcycles.
Which countries are the top exporters of brake assembly (HS 870830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870830 (the code used for brake assembly) in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.1B, 21% of world exports), Germany ($5.2B) and Mexico ($4.6B). World exports came to about $38.6B, 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 brake assembly (HS 870830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870830 (the code used for brake assembly) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.9B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($4.7B) and Mexico ($2.9B). World imports came to about $38.4B, 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 Brake assembly the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870830 for Brake assembly 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 brake assembly in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870830 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for brake assembly depends on the product's details: 8708.30.11 (Mounted brake linings for tractors and dumpers), 8708.30.19 (Mounted brake linings for other motor vehicles), 8708.30.90 (Other brakes, servo-brakes and parts).