Product classification
HS code for Car clutch: 8708.93
Vehicle parts, clutches and parts thereof.
Classification of car clutch under HS 8708.93
Car clutches are classified under HS code 8708.93, which falls within Chapter 87, covering vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8708 is the primary category for parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The subheading 8708.93 is specifically designated for clutches and parts thereof. This classification is appropriate because the clutch is an essential component of the vehicle's transmission system, facilitating the engagement and disengagement of power from the engine to the gearbox. The classification applies to both complete clutch assemblies and individual components that are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with vehicle clutches. This includes mechanical, hydraulic, and automated clutch systems used in passenger cars, trucks, and buses. The determination relies on the part being a dedicated automotive component rather than a general-purpose mechanical part.
- Covers
- Complete clutch assemblies
- Clutch plates and friction discs
- Clutch pressure plates
- Clutch release bearings (throw-out bearings)
- Clutch covers and housings
- Also under 8708.93
- Valeo clutches
- ZF Sachs clutches
- Exedy clutches
- LUK clutches
- Aisin clutches
- BorgWarner clutch components
Codes often confused with 8708.93
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8483, which covers transmission shafts, cranks, and bearing housings. While clutches are part of the transmission, 8708.93 is the more specific code for motor vehicle applications. Another error involves HS code 6813, which covers friction material for clutches. If the friction material is not yet mounted or assembled into a clutch plate, it must be classified under 6813 rather than 8708.93. Additionally, hydraulic clutch master cylinders are sometimes incorrectly placed in 8413 (pumps).
Top exporters and importers of HS 870893 (the code used for car clutch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870893 (the code used for car clutch) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 870893, not only car clutch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.8B 22% of world exports
- 2 China $1.2B 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 8.9% of world exports
World total: $12.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $964M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $11.8B 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 code for car clutch
Brazil classifies car clutch under NCM 8708.93.00: HS 8708.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car clutch
What is the HS code for Car clutch?
The HS code for Car clutch is 870893 (Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof). The HS code for motor vehicle clutches and their constituent parts is 8708.93.
How do I classify Car clutch for customs?
Car clutch is classified under HS code 870893 — Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include clutch cables?
No, clutch cables are generally classified under 8708.99 as "other" parts of motor vehicles or under 7312 if they are considered general-purpose stranded wire.
Which countries are the top exporters of car clutch (HS 870893)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870893 (the code used for car clutch) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8B, 22% of world exports), China ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $12.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of car clutch (HS 870893)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870893 (the code used for car clutch) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Mexico ($964M). World imports came to about $11.8B, 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 Car clutch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870893 for Car clutch 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 car clutch in Brazil?
In Brazil, car clutch (HS 870893) is classified under NCM 8708.93.00.