Automotive gearboxes and transmissions (HS 870840) are high-value, precision-engineered components dominated by manufacturers in Germany, Japan, South Korea, and increasingly China. Supply chains are tightly integrated with OEM vehicle production, making country-of-origin declarations critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs such as USMCA and EU-Korea agreements. The ongoing shift toward electric vehicles poses a structural demand disruption risk as EVs typically use single-speed reduction gears rather than traditional multi-speed transmissions.
HS Code 870840 covers Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 870840 are used across Automotive OEM, Aftermarket Repair, Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers, Agricultural Equipment. Demand is driven by Vehicle production volumes, Fleet replacement cycles, EV transition pace, Global automotive demand.
Major exporting countries include Germany, Japan, United States, Mexico, China based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Vehicle production volumes, Fleet replacement cycles, EV transition pace, Global automotive demand. Input costs are influenced by Steel alloys and aluminum castings.
Active US trade measures:
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US importers of Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 15% + SWS 0% + IGST 5% = 20.75% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 870840 |
| Product | Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly |
| Chapter | 87 — Automotive Parts & Components |
| Major exporting countries | Germany, Japan, United States, Mexico, China |
| Primary industries | Automotive OEM, Aftermarket Repair, Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers, Agricultural Equipment |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | 0.50% MFN |
| EU duty framework | 3.50% MFN |
| India BCD | 15% BCD |
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HS Code 870840 covers Automotive Gearbox / Transmission Assembly and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 0.50% MFN. EU: 3.50% MFN. India: 15% BCD.
Major exporting countries include Germany, Japan, United States, Mexico, China, based on recent trade reporting.