HS Code for Flywheel

A flywheel is classified under HS code 8483.50. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8483 is specifically for transmission shafts, bearing housings, gears, and pulleys, including flywheels. A flywheel is a mechanical device specifically designed to efficiently store rotational energy, resisting changes in rotational speed by its moment of inertia. Because it is a component used in the transmission of power within a machine or engine, it is classified under 8483.50, which explicitly groups pulleys and flywheels together. This classification applies regardless of the machine the flywheel is intended for, as heading 8483 is a "parts of general use" style heading for mechanical transmission elements.

Products Included

• Engine flywheels for automotive or industrial use
• Energy storage flywheels
• Dual-mass flywheels
• Flywheels for agricultural machinery
• Pulleys combined with flywheels

Common Misclassification

Flywheels are often incorrectly classified under 8409.91 or 8409.99 as parts suitable for use solely or principally with internal combustion engines. However, Note 2(a) to Section XVI dictates that parts which are goods included in any of the headings of Chapter 84 or 85 are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings. Since flywheels are specifically named in 8483.50, that code takes precedence over the general "parts of engines" codes. Another misclassification occurs under 8708.93 for clutch parts; while a flywheel may interface with a clutch, it remains a flywheel under 8483.50.

FAQ

What is the HS code for flywheel?

The HS code for flywheels, including those for vehicle engines, is 8483.50.

Is a dual-mass flywheel classified differently?

No, a dual-mass flywheel is still considered a flywheel and is classified under the same HS code, 8483.50.