Product classification
HS code for Cylindrical roller bearing: 8482.50
Bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, including cage and roller assemblies n.e.c. in heading no. 8482.
Classification of cylindrical roller bearing under HS 8482.50
Cylindrical roller bearings are classified under HS code 8482.50. Heading 8482 encompasses all ball or roller bearings, which are essential mechanical components designed to reduce friction between moving parts. The subheadings under 8482 are organized by the shape and type of the rolling elements. Cylindrical roller bearings use rollers that are shaped like cylinders to maintain separation between the moving parts of the bearing. Unlike ball bearings (8482.10) or tapered roller bearings (8482.20), cylindrical roller bearings are designed to handle high radial loads and are often used in high-speed applications. Subheading 8482.50 specifically covers these bearings, including those with cage and roller assemblies. The classification remains the same whether the bearing is a single-row, double-row, or multi-row design. It is important to note that the rollers must be cylindrical; if the rollers are needle-shaped (where the length is at least three times the diameter and the diameter does not exceed 5mm), the bearing would instead fall under 8482.40.
- Covers
- Single row cylindrical roller bearings
- High-precision cylindrical roller bearings
- Cylindrical roller and cage assemblies
- Multi-row cylindrical roller bearings
- Split cylindrical roller bearings
- Also under 8482.50
- Timken cylindrical roller bearings
- NSK cylindrical roller bearings
- Koyo cylindrical roller bearings
- ZWZ cylindrical roller bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.50
Common mistake. Cylindrical roller bearings are frequently confused with needle roller bearings (8482.40). The distinction is based on the dimensions of the rollers as defined in the Chapter 84 notes. They are also sometimes confused with tapered roller bearings (8482.20), which have rollers shaped like truncated cones to handle combined radial and axial loads. Additionally, if a bearing is housed in a block (e.g., a pillow block), it might be classified under 8483.20 as a housed bearing rather than a simple roller bearing under 8482.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848250 (the code used for cylindrical roller bearing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848250 (the code used for cylindrical roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% 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 848250, not only cylindrical roller bearing.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $973M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $534M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $442M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $606M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $445M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $426M 11% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 cylindrical roller bearing
Brazil splits HS 8482.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8482.50.10Radial cylindrical roller bearings
- 8482.50.90Other cylindrical roller bearings
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cylindrical roller bearing
What is the HS code for Cylindrical roller bearing?
The HS code for Cylindrical roller bearing is 848250 (Bearings; cylindrical roller bearings, including cage and roller assemblies n.e.c. in heading no. 8482).
How do I classify Cylindrical roller bearing for customs?
Cylindrical roller bearing is classified under HS code 848250 — Bearings; cylindrical roller bearings, including cage and roller assemblies n.e.c. in heading no. 8482. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for cylindrical roller bearings?
The HS code is 8482.50, which covers cylindrical roller bearings and their cage/roller assemblies.
What is the difference between 8482.40 and 8482.50?
8482.40 is for needle roller bearings (long, thin rollers), while 8482.50 is for standard cylindrical roller bearings where the rollers do not meet the needle dimension criteria.
Which countries are the top exporters of cylindrical roller bearing (HS 848250)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848250 (the code used for cylindrical roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($973M, 25% of world exports), China ($534M) and the United States ($442M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 cylindrical roller bearing (HS 848250)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848250 (the code used for cylindrical roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were China ($606M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($445M) and the United States ($426M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Cylindrical roller bearing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848250 for Cylindrical roller bearing 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 cylindrical roller bearing in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848250 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cylindrical roller bearing depends on the product's details: 8482.50.10 (Radial cylindrical roller bearings), 8482.50.90 (Other cylindrical roller bearings).