Product classification
HS code for Brake system: 8708.30
Vehicle parts, brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Classification of brake system under HS 8708.30
A complete brake system or its primary components for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.30. This classification is based on the function of the goods as parts of a motor vehicle. Chapter 87, Note 2, specifies that parts and accessories do not apply to certain items like joints or washers, but brake systems are central to the vehicle's operation and are explicitly named in subheading 8708.30. The system includes the mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic components that facilitate deceleration. Classification under this code requires the system to be designed for vehicles falling under headings 8701 (tractors), 8702 (public transport vehicles), 8703 (cars), 8704 (trucks), or 8705 (special purpose vehicles). The classification remains 8708.30 whether the system is imported as a complete kit or as individual specialized components like boosters and master cylinders.
- Covers
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) modules
- Hydraulic brake boosters
- Air brake systems for trucks
- Brake fluid reservoirs
- Emergency brake systems
- Brake lines and hoses (when part of a specific assembly)
- 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 systems are sometimes misclassified under 9032.89 if they include electronic control units, as Chapter 90 covers automatic regulating or controlling instruments. However, because the braking system is a functional part of the vehicle, 8708.30 is preferred. Additionally, rubber hoses used in the system might be misclassified under 4009, but if they are fitted with components and designed for a specific vehicle brake system, they belong in 8708.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870830 (the code used for brake system), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870830 (the code used for brake system) 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 system.
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 system
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 system
What is the HS code for Brake system?
The HS code for Brake system is 870830 (Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof). The HS code for a motor vehicle brake system and its specialized parts is 8708.30.
How do I classify Brake system for customs?
Brake system is classified under HS code 870830 — Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are air brakes for heavy trucks included here?
Yes, air brake systems and their specific components for heavy-duty trucks are classified under HS code 8708.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of brake system (HS 870830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870830 (the code used for brake system) 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 system (HS 870830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870830 (the code used for brake system) 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 system the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870830 for Brake system 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 system in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870830 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for brake system 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).