Product classification
HS code for Needle roller bearing: 8482.40
Bearings, needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies.
Classification of needle roller bearing under HS 8482.40
Needle roller bearings are classified under HS code 8482.40. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8482 is dedicated to ball or roller bearings. Within this heading, subheading 8482.40 specifically identifies needle roller bearings. These bearings are distinguished by their use of long, thin cylindrical rollers, known as needle rollers. According to the Chapter 84 notes and the HS Explanatory Notes, needle rollers are defined as rollers with a diameter not exceeding 5 mm and whose length is at least three times the diameter. The ends of the rollers may be rounded or flat. These bearings are designed to handle high radial loads in compact spaces where traditional roller bearings would be too large. The classification includes complete bearings with inner and outer rings, as well as cage and needle roller assemblies. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product name and technical specifications match the subheading text exactly. These components are essential in automotive transmissions, engines, and industrial machinery where space-saving and high load capacity are required simultaneously.
- Covers
- Complete needle roller bearings
- Cage and needle roller assemblies
- Drawn cup needle roller bearings
- Radial needle roller and cage assemblies
- Thrust needle roller bearings
- Also under 8482.40
- SKF needle roller bearings
- FAG needle roller bearings
- INA needle roller bearings
- NTN needle roller bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.40
Common mistake. Needle roller bearings are often confused with HS code 8482.50, which covers other cylindrical roller bearings. The distinction is strictly based on the dimensions of the rollers; if the rollers do not meet the 3:1 length-to-diameter ratio or exceed 5 mm in diameter, they are classified as cylindrical rollers in 8482.50. Additionally, loose needle rollers (not in an assembly) are classified as parts of bearings under HS code 8482.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848240 (the code used for needle roller bearing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848240 (the code used for needle roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 848240, not only needle roller bearing.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $255M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $248M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $170M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $189M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $167M 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $161M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 needle roller bearing
Brazil classifies needle roller bearing under NCM 8482.40.00: HS 8482.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about needle roller bearing
What is the HS code for Needle roller bearing?
The HS code for Needle roller bearing is 848240 (Bearings; needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies). The HS code for needle roller bearings is 8482.40.
How do I classify Needle roller bearing for customs?
Needle roller bearing is classified under HS code 848240 — Bearings; needle roller bearings, including cage and needle roller assemblies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are loose needle rollers classified here?
No, loose needle rollers are classified under HS code 8482.91 as parts of bearings. 8482.40 is for the bearings or the cage assemblies.
Which countries are the top exporters of needle roller bearing (HS 848240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848240 (the code used for needle roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($255M, 19% of world exports), China ($248M) and Japan ($170M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 needle roller bearing (HS 848240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848240 (the code used for needle roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($189M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($167M) and Mexico ($161M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Needle roller bearing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848240 for Needle roller bearing 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 needle roller bearing in Brazil?
In Brazil, needle roller bearing (HS 848240) is classified under NCM 8482.40.00.