Product classification
HS code for Steering box: 8708.94
Vehicle parts, steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes, parts thereof.
Classification of steering box under HS 8708.94
The steering box is classified under HS code 8708.94. This code is situated within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8708 is specifically designed for parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Subheading 8708.94 is a specific category that groups together steering wheels, steering columns, and steering boxes. A steering box is a critical mechanical component that converts the rotational motion of the steering wheel into the linear motion required to turn the vehicle's wheels. Whether the steering box is a manual recirculating ball type or a power-assisted rack and pinion unit, it remains under this classification because its primary function is the steering control of a motor vehicle. The classification applies to the unit as a whole and its dedicated internal components that are not more specifically described elsewhere in the tariff.
- Covers
- Manual steering gearboxes
- Power steering boxes
- Rack and pinion steering units
- Recirculating ball steering boxes
- Worm and sector steering gears
- Also under 8708.94
- Momo steering wheels
- ZF steering systems
- TRW steering racks
- Nexteer Automotive columns
- Bosch electric power steering
Codes often confused with 8708.94
Common mistake. Steering boxes are sometimes misclassified under 8483.40, which covers gears and gearing. However, because the steering box is a specialized part for a motor vehicle, Note 2(e) to Section XVII and the specific mention in 8708.94 ensure it stays in Chapter 87. Another error is using 8708.99, the "other" parts category, which should only be used if a more specific subheading like 8708.94 does not exist.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870894 (the code used for steering box), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870894 (the code used for steering box) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 870894, not only steering box.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.7B 15% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $3.6B 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.9B 12% of world exports
World total: $24.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.8B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.5B 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.1B 8.7% of world imports
World total: $23.7B 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 codes for steering box
Brazil splits HS 8708.94 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8708.94.11Steering wheels for tractors and dumpers
- 8708.94.12Steering columns for tractors and dumpers
- 8708.94.13Steering boxes for tractors and dumpers
- 8708.94.81Steering wheels for cars, trucks and others
- 8708.94.82Steering columns for cars, trucks and others
- 8708.94.83Steering boxes for cars, trucks and others
- 8708.94.90Parts of steering wheels, columns and boxes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steering box
What is the HS code for Steering box?
The HS code for Steering box is 870894 (Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof). The HS code for a vehicle steering box is 8708.94, which includes steering wheels, columns, and boxes for motor vehicles.
How do I classify Steering box for customs?
Steering box is classified under HS code 870894 — Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are power steering pumps included in this code?
No, power steering pumps are generally classified under HS code 8413.60 as rotary positive displacement pumps, rather than under the steering box code.
Which countries are the top exporters of steering box (HS 870894)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870894 (the code used for steering box) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.7B, 15% of world exports), Mexico ($3.6B) and Germany ($2.9B). World exports came to about $24.3B, 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 steering box (HS 870894)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870894 (the code used for steering box) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.8B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($2.5B) and Mexico ($2.1B). World imports came to about $23.7B, 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 Steering box the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870894 for Steering box 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 steering box in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870894 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for steering box depends on the product's details: 8708.94.11 (Steering wheels for tractors and dumpers), 8708.94.12 (Steering columns for tractors and dumpers), 8708.94.13 (Steering boxes for tractors and dumpers), 8708.94.81 (Steering wheels for cars, trucks and others), 8708.94.82 (Steering columns for cars, trucks and others), 8708.94.83 (Steering boxes for cars, trucks and others), and more.