What types of products fall under HS-4 8483?

HS-4 8483 includes transmission shafts, bearing housings, gears, pulleys, clutches, and various transmission components.

How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my product?

Identify the specific characteristics of your product, such as whether it includes bearings or is a standalone component, to select the appropriate HS-6 code.

Can I classify a gear box under HS-4 8483?

Yes, gear boxes are classified under **HS-4 8483**, specifically under **848340** for gears and speed changers.

What is the difference between HS-6 848320 and 848330?

**848320** refers to bearing housings with ball or roller bearings, while **848330** is for those without bearings and plain shaft bearings.

Are clutches and couplings classified together?

Yes, both clutches and shaft couplings are classified under **HS-6 848360**.

What should I do if my product fits multiple HS-6 codes?

Choose the code that best describes the primary function or component of your product to ensure accurate classification.

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8483 — Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings

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Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8483 when importing or exporting components like transmission shafts, gears, or clutches. For example, if you're shipping a gear box used in machinery, this heading is relevant. It covers a variety of mechanical parts essential for power transmission and motion.

When deciding between 848310 and 848320, consider the specific components. 848310 is for transmission shafts and cranks, while 848320 covers bearing housings that include ball or roller bearings. If your product features a shaft with an integrated bearing, you’ll need to classify it under 848320.

If your shipment consists of gears, you might choose 848340 for gears and gear boxes, but if it includes pulleys, then 848350 is the correct choice. Be mindful of the distinctions; for instance, 848390 is for separate transmission elements like toothed wheels or chain sprockets, which are not included in the other categories.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

transmission shafts · bearing housings · gears and gearing · gear boxes · clutches and couplings · pulleys and flywheels · plain shaft bearings · ball or roller screws · speed changers · transmission components

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Transmission shafts for automotive applications
Bearing housings with integrated ball bearings
Non-integrated bearing housings for industrial machinery
Gear boxes for conveyor systems
Pulleys used in lifting equipment
Clutches for automotive transmissions
Separate toothed wheels for mechanical assemblies

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS code 8483 used for?
How to classify transmission shafts in HS codes?
Are bearing housings with ball bearings different from plain bearings?
What are the subcategories under HS-4 8483?
How to determine the correct HS code for gear boxes?
What is the difference between clutches and couplings in HS-4 8483?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8483?: HS-4 8483 includes transmission shafts, bearing housings, gears, pulleys, clutches, and various transmission components.
How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my product?: Identify the specific characteristics of your product, such as whether it includes bearings or is a standalone component, to select the appropriate HS-6 code.
Can I classify a gear box under HS-4 8483?: Yes, gear boxes are classified under **HS-4 8483**, specifically under **848340** for gears and speed changers.
What is the difference between HS-6 848320 and 848330?: **848320** refers to bearing housings with ball or roller bearings, while **848330** is for those without bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Are clutches and couplings classified together?: Yes, both clutches and shaft couplings are classified under **HS-6 848360**.
What should I do if my product fits multiple HS-6 codes?: Choose the code that best describes the primary function or component of your product to ensure accurate classification.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 84

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