Product classification
HS code for Gasket kit: 8484.90
Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings.
Classification of gasket kit under HS 8484.90
HS Code 848490 is a unique classification for sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints that are put up in packings, such as pouches or envelopes, for retail sale or specific repair tasks. To qualify for this code, the kit must contain gaskets of dissimilar composition. This means if a pouch contains only rubber gaskets, it cannot be classified under 848490; instead, it would be classified by the material under 401693. However, if the kit contains a mix, such as one metal-reinforced gasket, one cork gasket, and one rubber O-ring, it is classified under 848490. This classification simplifies the customs process for repair kits used in the automotive and machinery industries, where a single part number represents a collection of various seals required for a complete overhaul. The logic follows General Rule of Interpretation 3(c) and the specific notes of Heading 8484, which prioritize the set over the individual components when they are packaged together for a specific function.
- Covers
- Engine overhaul gasket sets
- Transmission gasket kits
- Water pump repair gasket assortments
- Cylinder head gasket sets with various seals
- Hydraulic system seal kits containing mixed materials
- Also under 8484.90
- Fel-Pro gasket sets
- Mahle Original gasket kits
- Cometic Gasket kits
- Ajusa gasket sets
- Victor Reinz engine gasket kits
Codes often confused with 8484.90
Common mistake. The most frequent error is using 848490 for kits where all gaskets are made of the same material, such as a bag of ten identical rubber O-rings; these must be classified under 401693. Additionally, if a kit contains items other than gaskets (like spark plugs or filters), it may no longer qualify for 848490 and might be classified as a set under GRI 3(b).
Top exporters and importers of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket kit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket kit) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.7% 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 848490, not only gasket kit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $603M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $318M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $211M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $168M 6.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $160M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 China $130M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 code for gasket kit
Brazil classifies gasket kit under NCM 8484.90.00: HS 8484.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gasket kit
What is the HS code for Gasket kit?
The HS code for Gasket kit is 848490 (Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints; dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings). The HS code for a set of gaskets of dissimilar materials put up in a packing is 848490.
How do I classify Gasket kit for customs?
Gasket kit is classified under HS code 848490 — Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints; dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if all gaskets in the kit are made of the same material?
If all gaskets are the same material, the kit is classified under the code for that specific material (e.g., 401693 for rubber).
Which countries are the top exporters of gasket kit (HS 848490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket kit) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($603M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($318M) and France ($211M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 gasket kit (HS 848490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket kit) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($168M, 6.7% of world imports), the United States ($160M) and China ($130M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Gasket kit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848490 for Gasket kit 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 gasket kit in Brazil?
In Brazil, gasket kit (HS 848490) is classified under NCM 8484.90.00.