Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. This includes motor vehicles (such as passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles), tractors, special purpose vehicles (such as fire fighting vehicles, crane lorries), and their dedicated parts. Note, however, that certain parts, if more specifically named in other chapters, are classified in those other chapters. For example, engine parts are classified in Chapter 84, and electrical equipment in Chapter 85. The classification of parts under this chapter follows the 'principal use' principle, i.e., only parts dedicated to or principally used with a particular type of vehicle are classified in this chapter. Heading 8708 covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles, including braking systems, gearboxes, drive axles, wheels, suspension systems, radiators, silencers, clutches, steering systems, etc. However, not all parts are classified under this heading; only those not more specifically named in other headings are classified here. For example, the gearbox itself is classified under 8708.40, while dedicated parts of the gearbox, such as oil pumps, if not named in other headings, are also classified under 8708. This heading is further subdivided into multiple subheadings according to part type. The first 2 digits '87' represent Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. The 3rd-4th digits '08' represent heading 8708: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The 5th-6th digits '45' represent subheading 8708.45: Transmission oil pumps dedicated to or principally used with vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Note that subheading 8708.45 is a six-digit subheading; in the HS classification, six-digit subheadings are internationally harmonized codes, and individual countries may further subdivide them. Therefore, the full meaning of 870845 is: oil pumps for motor vehicle transmissions. Transmission oil pumps are parts dedicated to motor vehicle transmissions, used to lubricate and cool internal transmission components, or to provide pressurized oil to hydraulic control systems. They are not engine oil pumps (classified under 8413 or 8409), nor general industrial pumps (classified under 8413). Since they are dedicated parts of motor vehicle transmissions and are not more specifically named in other headings, they are classified under 8708.45. If the oil pump is an engine oil pump, it should be classified under 8409.91 or 8413.30, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. This includes motor vehicles (such as passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles), tractors, special purpose vehicles (such as fire fighting vehicles, crane lorries), and their dedicated parts. Note, however, that certain parts, if more specifically named in other chapters, are classified in those other chapters. For example, engine parts are classified in Chapter 84, and electrical equipment in Chapter 85. The classification of parts under this chapter follows the 'principal use' principle, i.e., only parts dedicated to or principally used with a particular type of vehicle are classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8708 covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles, including braking systems, gearboxes, drive axles, wheels, suspension systems, radiators, silencers, clutches, steering systems, etc. However, not all parts are classified under this heading; only those not more specifically named in other headings are classified here. For example, the gearbox itself is classified under 8708.40, while dedicated parts of the gearbox, such as oil pumps, if not named in other headings, are also classified under 8708. This heading is further subdivided into multiple subheadings according to part type.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits '87' represent Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. The 3rd-4th digits '08' represent heading 8708: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The 5th-6th digits '45' represent subheading 8708.45: Transmission oil pumps dedicated to or principally used with vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Note that subheading 8708.45 is a six-digit subheading; in the HS classification, six-digit subheadings are internationally harmonized codes, and individual countries may further subdivide them. Therefore, the full meaning of 870845 is: oil pumps for motor vehicle transmissions.
Classification Basis
Transmission oil pumps are parts dedicated to motor vehicle transmissions, used to lubricate and cool internal transmission components, or to provide pressurized oil to hydraulic control systems. They are not engine oil pumps (classified under 8413 or 8409), nor general industrial pumps (classified under 8413). Since they are dedicated parts of motor vehicle transmissions and are not more specifically named in other headings, they are classified under 8708.45. If the oil pump is an engine oil pump, it should be classified under 8409.91 or 8413.30, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'transmission oil pump' or 'automatic transmission oil pump'. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as 'Bosch', 'Aisin', etc.; if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specific model or part number of the commodity, such as '0AM325066C', for easy identification. Applicable Vehicle Model: Indicate the vehicle type and specific model to which the oil pump applies, such as 'Volkswagen Magotan 1.8T'. Material: Main material, such as 'cast iron', 'aluminum alloy', etc., which affects classification and customs valuation. Working Principle: Briefly describe the working principle of the oil pump, such as 'gear pump', 'vane pump', etc. Whether Dedicated to Transmission: Clearly state whether it is dedicated to the transmission, answer 'yes' or 'no'; a key classification element. Product Name: Transmission Oil Pump; Brand: Aisin; Model: 0AM325066C; Applicable Vehicle Model: Volkswagen Magotan 1.8T; Material: Aluminum Alloy; Working Principle: Gear Pump; Whether Dedicated to Transmission: Yes; Use: For automatic transmission hydraulic system. Misreporting a transmission oil pump as an engine oil pump, leading to classification under 8413 or 8409. Not indicating the applicable vehicle model, making it impossible to prove it is dedicated to motor vehicles. False declaration of material, affecting customs valuation and classification. Incorrect declaration of brand and model, leading to customs questioning. Ignoring the 'whether dedicated to transmission' element, causing classification disputes.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'transmission oil pump' or 'automatic transmission oil pump'.
⚠️ Writing only 'oil pump' without indicating the use, leading to classification disputes.
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as 'Bosch', 'Aisin', etc.; if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, or incomplete filling.
Model
Fill in the specific model or part number of the commodity, such as '0AM325066C', for easy identification.
⚠️ Incorrect model filling or inconsistency with the actual product.
Applicable Vehicle Model
Indicate the vehicle type and specific model to which the oil pump applies, such as 'Volkswagen Magotan 1.8T'.
⚠️ Writing only 'for automobile use', which is too general.
Material
Main material, such as 'cast iron', 'aluminum alloy', etc., which affects classification and customs valuation.
⚠️ Inaccurate material description, such as writing aluminum alloy as iron.
Working Principle
Briefly describe the working principle of the oil pump, such as 'gear pump', 'vane pump', etc.
⚠️ Not filling in or filling in incorrectly, making classification impossible to determine.
Whether Dedicated to Transmission
Clearly state whether it is dedicated to the transmission, answer 'yes' or 'no'; a key classification element.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in 'no', leading to classification under other headings.
Misreporting a transmission oil pump as an engine oil pump, leading to classification under 8413 or 8409.
Not indicating the applicable vehicle model, making it impossible to prove it is dedicated to motor vehicles.
False declaration of material, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Incorrect declaration of brand and model, leading to customs questioning.
Ignoring the 'whether dedicated to transmission' element, causing classification disputes.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is dedicated to or principally used with motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; 2. Whether it is a dedicated part of the transmission; 3. Whether it is more specifically named in other headings. Transmission oil pumps are usually installed inside or outside the transmission, used for lubrication and hydraulic control, and are indispensable components of the transmission. If their structure and working principle are the same as general industrial pumps but they are dedicated to vehicle transmissions, they are still classified under 8708.45. If they are engine oil pumps, they are classified under 8409 or 8413. 8413.30 Fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines: 8413.30 covers pumps for engines, while 8708.45 covers pumps for transmissions. The main difference lies in installation location and function: engine pumps are used for engine lubrication or cooling, while transmission pumps are used for transmission lubrication and hydraulics. 8413.60 Other rotary positive displacement pumps: 8413.60 covers general industrial pumps; if a transmission oil pump is not clearly dedicated to vehicles, it might be mistakenly classified here. However, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, parts dedicated to vehicles should be classified under 8708 first. 8708.40 Gear boxes and parts thereof: 8708.40 covers gearbox assemblies and their parts, but oil pumps, as independent parts, if not specifically named under 8708.40, are classified under 8708.45. In fact, 8708.45 is a six-digit subheading specifically established for transmission oil pumps. 8708.99 Other parts of motor vehicles: 8708.99 is a residual subheading; if the oil pump cannot be classified under 8708.45, it might be classified here. But 8708.45 is more specific, so it takes precedence. 8483.40 Gears and gearing: If the oil pump is a gear pump and is not clearly dedicated to vehicles, it might be mistakenly classified under 8483.40. However, oil pumps dedicated to vehicle transmissions should be classified under 8708.45. Is the commodity dedicated to motor vehicles? Is it used for the transmission rather than the engine? Is it more specifically named in other headings? Are the declaration elements complete and accurate? Is it imported together with the gearbox assembly?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the commodity is dedicated to or principally used with motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; 2. Whether it is a dedicated part of the transmission; 3. Whether it is more specifically named in other headings. Transmission oil pumps are usually installed inside or outside the transmission, used for lubrication and hydraulic control, and are indispensable components of the transmission. If their structure and working principle are the same as general industrial pumps but they are dedicated to vehicle transmissions, they are still classified under 8708.45. If they are engine oil pumps, they are classified under 8409 or 8413.
Confused Codes：
8413.30 - Fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines
8413.30 covers pumps for engines, while 8708.45 covers pumps for transmissions. The main difference lies in installation location and function: engine pumps are used for engine lubrication or cooling, while transmission pumps are used for transmission lubrication and hydraulics.
8413.60 - Other rotary positive displacement pumps
8413.60 covers general industrial pumps; if a transmission oil pump is not clearly dedicated to vehicles, it might be mistakenly classified here. However, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, parts dedicated to vehicles should be classified under 8708 first.
8708.40 - Gear boxes and parts thereof
8708.40 covers gearbox assemblies and their parts, but oil pumps, as independent parts, if not specifically named under 8708.40, are classified under 8708.45. In fact, 8708.45 is a six-digit subheading specifically established for transmission oil pumps.
8708.99 - Other parts of motor vehicles
8708.99 is a residual subheading; if the oil pump cannot be classified under 8708.45, it might be classified here. But 8708.45 is more specific, so it takes precedence.
8483.40 - Gears and gearing
If the oil pump is a gear pump and is not clearly dedicated to vehicles, it might be mistakenly classified under 8483.40. However, oil pumps dedicated to vehicle transmissions should be classified under 8708.45.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the commodity dedicated to motor vehicles?
✓ Is it used for the transmission rather than the engine?
✓ Is it more specifically named in other headings?
✓ Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?
✓ Is it imported together with the gearbox assembly?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between transmission oil pumps and engine oil pumps? Transmission oil pumps are dedicated to transmissions and are classified under 8708.45; engine oil pumps are dedicated to engines and are classified under 8409.91 (parts for spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines) or 8413.30 (pumps for internal combustion engines). The key difference lies in use and installation location. If a transmission oil pump is a gear pump, should it be classified under 8413? Not necessarily. Although gear pumps are generally classified under 8413, if the pump is dedicated to a motor vehicle transmission, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, it should be classified under 8708.45, because 8708.45 is a more specific subheading. How can it be proven at declaration that a transmission oil pump is dedicated to motor vehicles? Provide information such as applicable vehicle model, part number, brand, etc., and if necessary, provide OEM supporting certificates or technical documents to prove that it can only be used in the transmission of a specific vehicle model. Is the classification of transmission oil pumps affected by material? Material generally does not affect classification but may affect customs valuation. Classification is mainly based on use and dedication. Whether aluminum alloy or cast iron, as long as it is dedicated to a transmission, it is classified under 8708.45. If a transmission oil pump is imported together with a gearbox, how should it be declared? If imported together as a part of a gearbox assembly and not separately packaged, it is usually classified as the gearbox assembly under 8708.40. If imported separately, it is classified as an oil pump under 8708.45. How can I check the tax rate for 870845? You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 870845 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools. Note that tax rates may change; the latest published rates shall prevail. What are the regulatory conditions for transmission oil pumps? Usually there are no special regulatory conditions, but they may involve automatic import licenses (if they are mechanical and electrical products) or CCC certification (if applicable). The specific requirements shall be subject to the latest customs regulations. How to distinguish between transmission oil pumps and steering oil pumps during classification? Steering oil pumps are used in power steering systems and are classified under 8708.94; transmission oil pumps are used in transmissions and are classified under 8708.45. They have different functions and installation locations and should be distinguished by use.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between transmission oil pumps and engine oil pumps?
A: Transmission oil pumps are dedicated to transmissions and are classified under 8708.45; engine oil pumps are dedicated to engines and are classified under 8409.91 (parts for spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines) or 8413.30 (pumps for internal combustion engines). The key difference lies in use and installation location.
Q: If a transmission oil pump is a gear pump, should it be classified under 8413?
A: Not necessarily. Although gear pumps are generally classified under 8413, if the pump is dedicated to a motor vehicle transmission, according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, it should be classified under 8708.45, because 8708.45 is a more specific subheading.
Q: How can it be proven at declaration that a transmission oil pump is dedicated to motor vehicles?
A: Provide information such as applicable vehicle model, part number, brand, etc., and if necessary, provide OEM supporting certificates or technical documents to prove that it can only be used in the transmission of a specific vehicle model.
Q: Is the classification of transmission oil pumps affected by material?
A: Material generally does not affect classification but may affect customs valuation. Classification is mainly based on use and dedication. Whether aluminum alloy or cast iron, as long as it is dedicated to a transmission, it is classified under 8708.45.
Q: If a transmission oil pump is imported together with a gearbox, how should it be declared?
A: If imported together as a part of a gearbox assembly and not separately packaged, it is usually classified as the gearbox assembly under 8708.40. If imported separately, it is classified as an oil pump under 8708.45.
Q: How can I check the tax rate for 870845?
A: You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 870845 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools. Note that tax rates may change; the latest published rates shall prevail.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for transmission oil pumps?
A: Usually there are no special regulatory conditions, but they may involve automatic import licenses (if they are mechanical and electrical products) or CCC certification (if applicable). The specific requirements shall be subject to the latest customs regulations.
Q: How to distinguish between transmission oil pumps and steering oil pumps during classification?
A: Steering oil pumps are used in power steering systems and are classified under 8708.94; transmission oil pumps are used in transmissions and are classified under 8708.45. They have different functions and installation locations and should be distinguished by use.
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