Product classification
HS code for Ship propeller: 8487.10
Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Classification of ship propeller under HS 8487.10
Ship propellers and their blades are classified under HS code 8487.10. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and Section XVI of the Harmonized System. While many ship components are found in Chapter 89, mechanical parts that do not contain electrical features and are not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84 are categorized under heading 8487. Specifically, 8487.10 is reserved for ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor. This includes propellers of various materials, provided they are intended for marine propulsion and function as the primary mechanism for moving the vessel through water.
- Covers
- Fixed pitch propellers for cargo ships
- Controllable pitch propeller blades
- Outboard motor propellers
- Bronze and stainless steel marine propellers
- Propeller blades for tugboats and tankers
- Also under 8487.10
- Wärtsilä Controllable Pitch Propellers
- Rolls-Royce Promas Propellers
- Mercury Marine Propellers
- Volvo Penta IPS
- Schottel Rudderpropellers
Codes often confused with 8487.10
Common mistake. Ship propellers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8906, which covers ships and other vessels, or HS code 8409, which covers parts for internal combustion engines. However, because a propeller is a distinct mechanical part not integrated into the engine block itself, it must be classified under 8487.10. Another common error is using 8483, which covers transmission shafts and cranks; while the propeller attaches to the shaft, the propeller itself remains under 8487.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848710 (the code used for ship propeller), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848710 (the code used for ship propeller) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% 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 848710, not only ship propeller.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $413M 28% of world exports
- 2 Japan $179M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $155M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $486M 35% of world imports
- 2 United States $75M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $66M 4.8% 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 ship propeller
Brazil classifies ship propeller under NCM 8487.10.00: HS 8487.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ship propeller
What is the HS code for Ship propeller?
The HS code for Ship propeller is 848710 (Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor). The specific HS code for ship propellers and their blades is 8487.10.
How do I classify Ship propeller for customs?
Ship propeller is classified under HS code 848710 — Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the propeller shaft?
No, propeller shafts are generally classified under HS code 8483.10 as transmission shafts.
Which countries are the top exporters of ship propeller (HS 848710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848710 (the code used for ship propeller) in UN Comtrade data were China ($413M, 28% of world exports), Japan ($179M) and Germany ($155M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 ship propeller (HS 848710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848710 (the code used for ship propeller) in UN Comtrade data were China ($486M, 35% of world imports), the United States ($75M) and South Korea ($66M). 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 Ship propeller the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848710 for Ship propeller 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 ship propeller in Brazil?
In Brazil, ship propeller (HS 848710) is classified under NCM 8487.10.00.