Product classification

HS code for Caster wheels: 8302.20

Castors, with mountings, of base metal.

Classification of caster wheels under HS 8302.20

Caster wheels, or castors, are classified under HS code 8302.20. This classification is situated within Chapter 83, which encompasses miscellaneous articles of base metal. Heading 8302 specifically covers mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets, or the like. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, a product is classified as a castor under 8302.20 if it consists of a wheel (of any material, including plastic or rubber) mounted on a base metal bracket or housing. The classification is primarily driven by the presence of the metal mounting rather than the material of the wheel itself. These components are designed to allow for the mobility of equipment or furniture. The technical definition of a castor for HS purposes often requires that the wheel diameter does not exceed a certain threshold (typically 75mm) unless the mounting is of a specific type used for furniture or similar applications, though industrial castors with metal frames also generally fall here.

Covers
  • Swivel casters with steel brackets
  • Rigid furniture casters with metal mounts
  • Industrial heavy-duty castors for trolleys
  • Locking caster wheels with metal frames
  • Twin-wheel casters for office chairs
Also under 8302.20
  • Tente Castors
  • Blickle Wheels and Castors
  • Colson Casters
  • Shepherd Hardware Castors
  • Caster Connection

Codes often confused with 8302.20

Common mistake. Caster wheels are frequently misclassified under 8716.90, which covers parts of trailers and non-mechanically propelled vehicles. However, if the castor is a general-purpose mounting, 8302.20 takes precedence. Another common error is using 3926.90 for plastic wheels; if the wheel has a metal mounting, it must be classified in Chapter 83. If the wheel is imported without any mounting, it may be classified based on its constituent material (e.g., Chapter 39 for plastic or Chapter 40 for rubber).

8716.90Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled; parts thereof for heading no. 87163926.90Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39

Top exporters and importers of HS 830220 (the code used for caster wheels), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830220 (the code used for caster wheels) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.4% 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 830220, not only caster wheels.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $628M
  2. 2 Germany $139M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$57M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $103M
  2. 2 Germany $73M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$53M

World total: $1.1B 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 caster wheels

Brazil classifies caster wheels under NCM 8302.20.00: HS 8302.20 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about caster wheels

What is the HS code for Caster wheels?

The HS code for Caster wheels is 830220 (Castors; with mountings, of base metal). The HS code for caster wheels with base metal mountings is 8302.20.

How do I classify Caster wheels for customs?

Caster wheels is classified under HS code 830220 — Castors; with mountings, of base metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 8302.20 include wheels made of plastic?

Yes, as long as the wheel is attached to a base metal mounting or bracket, the material of the wheel itself can be plastic, rubber, or metal.

Which countries are the top exporters of caster wheels (HS 830220)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830220 (the code used for caster wheels) in UN Comtrade data were China ($628M, 51% of world exports), Germany ($139M) and Taiwan (about $57M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 caster wheels (HS 830220)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 830220 (the code used for caster wheels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($103M, 9.4% of world imports), Germany ($73M) and Vietnam (about $53M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Caster wheels the same in all countries?

The base HS code 830220 for Caster wheels 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 caster wheels in Brazil?

In Brazil, caster wheels (HS 830220) is classified under NCM 8302.20.00.