Product classification
HS code for Gasket set: 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 set under HS 8484.90
Gasket sets or assortments are classified under HS code 8484.90 when they consist of gaskets and similar joints of dissimilar materials put up in pouches, envelopes, or similar packings. This classification is unique because it focuses on the packaging and the variety of the components rather than a single material. For a set to fall under 8484.90, it must contain at least two gaskets made of different materials (e.g., one rubber and one cork, or one metal and one fiber). This heading is designed to simplify the classification of repair kits used in engines or machinery where multiple types of seals are required for a single maintenance task. The Harmonized System recognizes that these sets are sold as a single unit for a specific repair purpose. If the set contains gaskets of only one material, it is generally classified according to that material (e.g., 4016 for rubber). The 8484.90 code is essential for automotive and industrial supply chains where engine overhaul kits are common.
- Covers
- Engine overhaul gasket sets containing metal and rubber seals
- Transmission gasket kits with multiple material types
- Cylinder head gasket sets in retail pouches
- Assorted joint sets for hydraulic systems
- Universal gasket assortments for industrial maintenance
- 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. Gasket sets are often misclassified under HS code 4016.93 if they are primarily made of rubber. However, if the set contains even one gasket of a different material (like metal or fiber), 8484.90 takes precedence. Another error is 8484.10, which is specifically for gaskets made of metal sheeting combined with other materials (like composite gaskets), rather than a set of separate gaskets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket set), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket set) 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 set.
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 set
Brazil classifies gasket set 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 set
What is the HS code for Gasket set?
The HS code for Gasket set 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 sets or assortments of gaskets of dissimilar materials put up in packings is 8484.90.
How do I classify Gasket set for customs?
Gasket set 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 set are made of the same material?
If all gaskets are made of the same material, such as vulcanized rubber, they should be classified under the code for that material (e.g., 4016.93).
Which countries are the top exporters of gasket set (HS 848490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket set) 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 set (HS 848490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848490 (the code used for gasket set) 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 set the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848490 for Gasket set 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 set in Brazil?
In Brazil, gasket set (HS 848490) is classified under NCM 8484.90.00.