Product classification
HS code for Vehicle clutch: 8708.93
Vehicle parts, clutches and parts thereof.
Classification of vehicle clutch under HS 8708.93
Vehicle clutches and their parts are classified under HS code 8708.93. This classification is determined by the application of GIR 1 and the specific subheadings of heading 8708, which covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles. Clutches are essential components of the transmission system, allowing for the engagement and disengagement of the engine from the gearbox. Subheading 8708.93 is a specific 'named' provision for clutches and parts thereof. This includes the entire assembly as well as individual components that are recognizable as being solely or principally for use in such clutches. The classification applies to clutches for passenger cars, trucks, buses, and tractors. Because they are specific to the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, they are correctly placed in Chapter 87 rather than the general machinery chapter.
- Covers
- Complete clutch assemblies
- Clutch plates (friction discs)
- Clutch pressure plates
- Clutch release bearings (throw-out bearings)
- Clutch covers and housings
- Clutch levers and specialized springs for clutch mechanisms
- Also under 8708.93
- Valeo clutches
- ZF Sachs clutches
- Exedy clutches
- LUK clutches
- Aisin clutches
- BorgWarner clutch components
Codes often confused with 8708.93
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with heading 8483, which covers clutches and shaft couplings for general machinery. While 8483 includes clutches, Note 2(e) to Section XVII excludes articles of Chapter 84 from being classified as vehicle parts only if they are not identifiable as parts of vehicles. However, the Explanatory Notes clarify that clutches for motor vehicles are specifically provided for in 8708.93. Another error involves hydraulic clutch master or slave cylinders; these are often classified under 8708.93, but some customs authorities may classify them under 8413 if they are viewed primarily as pumps for liquids. Additionally, clutch cables are sometimes incorrectly classified as 8708.93, whereas they may fall under 8708.99 or 7312 depending on their construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870893 (the code used for vehicle clutch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870893 (the code used for vehicle clutch) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 870893, not only vehicle clutch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.8B 22% of world exports
- 2 China $1.2B 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 8.9% of world exports
World total: $12.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.8B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $964M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $11.8B 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 vehicle clutch
Brazil classifies vehicle clutch under NCM 8708.93.00: HS 8708.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vehicle clutch
What is the HS code for Vehicle clutch?
The HS code for Vehicle clutch is 870893 (Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof). The HS code for vehicle clutches and their specific parts is 8708.93.
How do I classify Vehicle clutch for customs?
Vehicle clutch is classified under HS code 870893 — Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are clutch linings classified under this code?
No, clutch linings not yet mounted on a plate are generally classified under heading 6813 as friction material based on asbestos or other mineral substances.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle clutch (HS 870893)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870893 (the code used for vehicle clutch) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8B, 22% of world exports), China ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $12.4B, 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 vehicle clutch (HS 870893)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870893 (the code used for vehicle clutch) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Mexico ($964M). World imports came to about $11.8B, 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 Vehicle clutch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870893 for Vehicle clutch 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 vehicle clutch in Brazil?
In Brazil, vehicle clutch (HS 870893) is classified under NCM 8708.93.00.