Product classification
HS code for Tapered roller bearing: 8482.20
Bearings, tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies.
Classification of tapered roller bearing under HS 8482.20
Tapered roller bearings are classified under HS code 8482.20. This code is situated within Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8482 specifically covers ball or roller bearings. Tapered roller bearings are distinguished by their ability to handle both significant radial and axial loads due to the conical geometry of the rollers and raceways. The classification 8482.20 includes the complete bearing assembly as well as the individual components like the cone (inner ring with rollers) and the cup (outer ring) when they are presented together or are clearly identifiable as parts of a tapered system.
- Covers
- Single-row tapered roller bearings
- Double-row tapered roller bearings
- Tapered roller bearing cones
- Tapered roller bearing cups
- Matched sets of tapered roller bearings
- Also under 8482.20
- SKF Tapered Roller Bearings
- Timken Tapered Roller Bearings
- FAG Tapered Roller Bearings
- NTN Tapered Roller Bearings
Codes often confused with 8482.20
Common mistake. Tapered roller bearings are often misclassified under 8482.10, which is reserved for ball bearings, or 8482.30, which covers spherical roller bearings. While they all belong to the same heading, the internal rolling element shape dictates the subheading. Furthermore, importers sometimes mistakenly use 8708.99 (parts for motor vehicles) when the bearings are intended for automotive use. However, according to Note 2 to Section XVI, bearings are generally classified under 8482 regardless of their intended application in a specific machine or vehicle.
Top exporters and importers of HS 848220 (the code used for tapered roller bearing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 848220 (the code used for tapered roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 848220, not only tapered roller bearing.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $616M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $574M 13% of world exports
- 3 Japan $510M 12% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $594M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $553M 13% of world imports
- 3 China $267M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 codes for tapered roller bearing
Brazil splits HS 8482.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8482.20.10Radial tapered roller bearings
- 8482.20.90Other tapered roller bearings
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tapered roller bearing
What is the HS code for Tapered roller bearing?
The HS code for Tapered roller bearing is 848220 (Bearings; tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies).
How do I classify Tapered roller bearing for customs?
Tapered roller bearing is classified under HS code 848220 — Bearings; tapered roller bearings, including cone and tapered roller assemblies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for tapered roller bearings?
The correct HS code for tapered roller bearings is 8482.20.
Are the inner and outer rings classified separately?
If imported separately, they may still fall under 8482.20 or 8482.99 (parts), but as a set, they are always 8482.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of tapered roller bearing (HS 848220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 848220 (the code used for tapered roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were China ($616M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($574M) and Japan ($510M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of tapered roller bearing (HS 848220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 848220 (the code used for tapered roller bearing) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($594M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($553M) and China ($267M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 Tapered roller bearing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 848220 for Tapered 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 tapered roller bearing in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 848220 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tapered roller bearing depends on the product's details: 8482.20.10 (Radial tapered roller bearings), 8482.20.90 (Other tapered roller bearings).