Product classification
HS code for Leaf springs: 7320.10
Iron or steel, leaf-springs and leaves therefor.
Classification of leaf springs under HS 7320.10
Leaf springs are classified under HS code 7320.10. This classification falls under Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel. Heading 7320 is specifically designated for springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel. The classification is determined by the functional application of the item as a mechanical spring. According to the Section XV notes, parts of general use (such as springs) are classified in their respective headings even if they are identifiable as parts of vehicles or machinery. Therefore, even though leaf springs are primarily used in automotive suspension systems, they are classified in Chapter 73 rather than Chapter 87 (Vehicles). Subheading 7320.10 is the specific location for leaf-springs and the individual steel leaves that are stacked to create them.
- Covers
- Multi-leaf springs for trucks
- Parabolic leaf springs
- Single leaf springs (monoleaf)
- Individual steel leaves for spring repair
- Elliptic and semi-elliptic springs
- Also under 7320.10
- Hendrickson leaf springs
- Meritor leaf springs
- SAF-Holland leaf springs
- Eaton leaf springs
Codes often confused with 7320.10
Common mistake. Leaf springs are frequently misclassified under HS code 8708.80, which covers suspension systems and parts for motor vehicles. However, Note 2(b) to Section XVII (which includes Chapter 87) excludes "parts of general use" as defined in Note 2 to Section XV. Since springs are explicitly defined as parts of general use, they must be classified under heading 7320. Another error is misclassifying them under 7320.20, which is reserved for helical (coil) springs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732010 (the code used for leaf springs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732010 (the code used for leaf springs) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 732010, not only leaf springs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $524M 24% of world exports
- 2 China $344M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $202M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $656M 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $136M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 China $82M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 leaf springs
Brazil classifies leaf springs under NCM 7320.10.00: HS 7320.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leaf springs
What is the HS code for Leaf springs?
The HS code for Leaf springs is 732010 (Iron or steel; leaf-springs and leaves therefor). The HS code for iron or steel leaf-springs and the leaves for such springs is 7320.10.
How do I classify Leaf springs for customs?
Leaf springs is classified under HS code 732010 — Iron or steel; leaf-springs and leaves therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are individual leaves classified differently than the whole spring assembly?
No, HS code 7320.10 specifically includes both the complete leaf-spring assemblies and the individual leaves used to manufacture or repair them.
Which countries are the top exporters of leaf springs (HS 732010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732010 (the code used for leaf springs) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($524M, 24% of world exports), China ($344M) and Germany ($202M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 leaf springs (HS 732010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732010 (the code used for leaf springs) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($656M, 32% of world imports), Germany ($136M) and China ($82M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Leaf springs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732010 for Leaf springs 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 leaf springs in Brazil?
In Brazil, leaf springs (HS 732010) is classified under NCM 7320.10.00.