Axle Hs Code

Axle harmonized system code

Product Overview The axle classified under HS Code 870850 refers to a mechanical component specifically designed for motor vehicles, primarily serving as the central shaft for rotating wheels. These axles are precision-engineered using high-strength steel alloys, typically featuring diameters ranging from 30 mm to 150 mm and lengths from 500 mm to 2,000 mm, depending on vehicle type and load requirements. Processing involves advanced forging, heat treatment, and surface finishing techniques to ensure durability, fatigue resistance, and dimensional accuracy within ±0.05 mm tolerances. The HS Code 870850 encompasses subcategories such as drive axles, non-driven axles, and axle shafts, each differentiated by their functional integration in vehicle drivetrain systems. Commercially, these axles are critical components in passenger cars, commercial trucks, and agricultural machinery, facilitating load transmission and wheel rotation. Their value proposition lies in their engineered robustness, compliance with international quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949), and adaptability to diverse vehicular specifications, positioning them competitively in global automotive supply chains. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 870850 falls under Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock), Heading 8708 (Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles), with subheading 50 specifying axles and parts thereof. This classification is based on the axle’s role as a distinct vehicle component critical for wheel assembly and motion transmission. Trade professionals recognize this code for facilitating accurate customs declarations and tariff assessments. Common packaging methods include protective wrapping with corrosion inhibitors, secured in wooden crates or steel pallets to withstand handling stresses during maritime or air freight. Preservation techniques often involve rust-preventive coatings compliant with ISO 9227 salt spray resistance standards. Shipping considerations mandate adherence to International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations if applicable, alongside ensuring packaging meets ISPM 15 phytosanitary requirements for wooden materials. Quality control aligns with SAE and ISO standards, reflecting parameters such as tensile strength exceeding 850 MPa and surface hardness of HRC 45-55, ensuring conformance to WTO trade facilitation agreements and seamless customs clearance.

Axle Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover railway or tramway rolling-stock designed solely for running on rails. 2.- For the purposes of this Chapter, “tractors” means vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance or load, whether or not they contain subsidiary provision for the transport, in connection with the main use of the tractor, of tools, seeds, fertilisers or other goods. Machines and working tools designed for fitting to tractors of heading 87.01 as interchangeable equipment remain classified in their respective headings even if presented with the tractor, and whether or not mounted on it. 3.- Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 87.02 to 87.04, and not in heading 87.06. 4.- Heading 87.12 includes all children's bicycles. Other children's cycles fall in heading 95.03.