Product classification

HS code for Freewheel sprockets: 8714.93

Cycles, parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels.

Classification of freewheel sprockets under HS 8714.93

Freewheel sprockets are classified under HS code 871493. This code belongs to Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8714 is dedicated to parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713, which include motorcycles, bicycles, and carriages for disabled persons. Subheading 871493 specifically identifies hubs, other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes, and free-wheel sprocket-wheels. A freewheel sprocket is a critical component of a bicycle's drivetrain, allowing the rear wheel to rotate faster than the pedals, which enables coasting. This classification is preferred over general machinery headings because the component is identifiable as being solely or principally for use with cycles. Under GRI 1, the specific nomenclature in the subheading for \"free-wheel sprocket-wheels\" takes precedence. Even if the sprocket could technically be viewed as a gear or power transmission element, Note 3 to Section XVII dictates that parts and accessories which are suitable for use solely or principally with the articles of those headings are to be classified with those articles, thus keeping them within the bicycle parts category.

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  • Single-speed bicycle freewheels
  • Multi-speed freewheel clusters
  • Threaded freewheel sprockets
  • Bicycle rear hubs designed for freewheels
  • Replacement sprocket gears for bicycle freewheels
Also under 8714.93
  • Shimano Hubs
  • SRAM Hubs
  • DT Swiss Hubs
  • Chris King Hubs
  • Hope Technology Hubs

Codes often confused with 8714.93

Common mistake. Freewheel sprockets are sometimes incorrectly classified under 848340, which covers gears and gearing. While they are technically gears, the specific provision for bicycle parts in 871493 is more specific. They may also be confused with 871499, which is a residual category for \"other\" bicycle parts, but since 871493 explicitly mentions freewheel sprockets, the latter must be used.

8483.40Gears and gearing; (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately); ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters8714.99Cycles; parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.9

Top exporters and importers of HS 871493 (the code used for freewheel sprockets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871493 (the code used for freewheel sprockets) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 871493, not only freewheel sprockets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Taiwan* ~$166M
  2. 2 China $160M
  3. 3 Japan $102M

World total: $848M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $175M
  2. 2 Singapore $70M
  3. 3 Netherlands $61M

World total: $907M 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 codes for freewheel sprockets

Brazil splits HS 8714.93 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about freewheel sprockets

What is the HS code for Freewheel sprockets?

The HS code for Freewheel sprockets is 871493 (Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels). The HS code for freewheel sprockets used on bicycles is 871493.

How do I classify Freewheel sprockets for customs?

Freewheel sprockets is classified under HS code 871493 — Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are bicycle cassettes classified under this same code?

Yes, bicycle cassettes and freewheel mechanisms are generally classified under 871493 as they serve the same functional purpose in the cycle drivetrain.

Which countries are the top exporters of freewheel sprockets (HS 871493)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871493 (the code used for freewheel sprockets) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $166M, 20% of world exports), China ($160M) and Japan ($102M). World exports came to about $848M, 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 freewheel sprockets (HS 871493)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 871493 (the code used for freewheel sprockets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($175M, 19% of world imports), Singapore ($70M) and the Netherlands ($61M). World imports came to about $907M, 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 Freewheel sprockets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 871493 for Freewheel sprockets 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 freewheel sprockets in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 871493 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for freewheel sprockets depends on the product's details: 8714.93.11 (Unthreaded cycle hubs for cassette sprockets), 8714.93.19 (Other cycle hubs, other than brake hubs), 8714.93.20 (Cycle free-wheel sprocket-wheels).