Product classification

HS code for Castors: 8302.20

Castors, with mountings, of base metal.

Classification of castors under HS 8302.20

Castors are classified under HS code 8302.20 because they are defined as mountings or fittings of base metal. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) for Heading 8302, this category includes general-purpose hardware used for furniture, doors, and vehicles. A castor specifically consists of a wheel (made of any material, including plastic or rubber) that is mounted into a bracket or frame made of base metal. The classification is determined by the presence of this metal mounting, which provides the essential character of the article as a piece of hardware. Under General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1, the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes are paramount; since 8302 specifically names castors with mountings of base metal, this code takes precedence over the material of the wheel itself. It is important to note that the dimensions of the wheel often play a role in distinguishing industrial castors from those used for furniture, but 8302.20 remains the primary classification for the assembly as long as the mounting is metal.

Covers
  • Swivel castors with steel brackets
  • Fixed furniture castors with zinc mountings
  • Industrial trolley wheels with base metal frames
  • Heavy-duty casters for machinery with metal housings
  • Twin-wheel castors for office chairs with metal stems
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. Castors are frequently misclassified under 3926.90 if the wheel is plastic, but if the mounting is metal, 8302.20 is correct. Another common error is using 8716.90, which covers parts of trailers and non-mechanically propelled vehicles; however, castors are considered general-purpose hardware rather than specific vehicle parts unless they are integrated into a specific design. Additionally, wheels without mountings are classified by their constituent material (e.g., 4016 for rubber or 3926 for plastic).

3926.90Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 398716.90Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled; parts thereof for heading no. 871640.16Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 4039.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 830220 (the code used for castors) 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 castors.

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 castors

Brazil classifies castors 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 castors

What is the HS code for Castors?

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

How do I classify Castors for customs?

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

Does the wheel material change the HS code?

No, as long as the mounting or bracket is made of base metal, the castor remains under 8302.20 regardless of whether the wheel is rubber, plastic, or wood.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 830220 (the code used for castors) 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 castors (HS 830220)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 830220 (the code used for castors) 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 Castors the same in all countries?

The base HS code 830220 for Castors 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 castors in Brazil?

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