HS Code 8708Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705
15 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 16 in Chapter 87 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8708 covers parts and accessories for tractors, buses, cars, goods vehicles and special purpose vehicles. Some traders call it HSN code 8708, and it is the main home for auto parts in Chapter 87.
No heading in Chapter 87 is cut finer than 8708. Its 15 six-digit codes, 870810 to 870899, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 8 of 16 in Chapter 87, Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, which runs to 98 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8708
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 870810 | Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 |
| 870821 | Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts |
| 870822 | Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter |
| 870829 | Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts |
| 870830 | Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof |
| 870840 | Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof |
| 870850 | Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof |
| 870870 | Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof |
| 870880 | Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers) |
| 870891 | Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof |
| 870892 | Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof |
| 870893 | Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof |
| 870894 | Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof |
| 870895 | Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof |
| 870899 | Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 |
What is HS code 8708?
Heading 8708 is the Harmonized System group for motor vehicle parts. It does not cover whole vehicles. Think of it as one big shelf for auto parts, with each six-digit subheading as a smaller shelf for one kind of part.
The vehicles behind these parts are listed in headings 8701 to 8705. They are tractors (8701), public transport passenger vehicles such as buses (8702), motor cars (8703), vehicles for carrying goods (8704) and special purpose vehicles such as breakdown lorries and road sweepers (8705).
What is the HS code for car spare parts?
Spare parts for cars in heading 8703 usually go under 8708. Pick the subheading by the part, not by the car. Here is each subheading in plain words:
- Bumpers: 870810
- Safety seat belts: 870821
- Front windscreens, rear windows and other listed windows: 870822
- Other body parts and accessories: 870829
- Brakes and servo-brakes: 870830
- Gear boxes: 870840
- Drive-axles with differential, and non-driving axles: 870850
- Road wheels: 870870
- Suspension systems and shock-absorbers: 870880
- Radiators: 870891
- Mufflers and exhaust pipes: 870892
- Clutches: 870893
- Steering wheels, columns and boxes: 870894
- Safety airbags with inflater system: 870895
- Other vehicle parts not named elsewhere: 870899
How to classify auto parts under 8708
Work through these steps before you choose a code.
- Step 1: Check that the part is made for one of the road vehicles named above. Parts for two-wheelers are handled elsewhere.
- Step 2: Find the system the part belongs to. Body and safety items, such as seat belts, windows and airbags, form one group. Drivetrain items, such as gear boxes, axles and clutches, form another. Chassis items, such as brakes, wheels, suspension and steering, form a third.
- Step 3: Look for a subheading that names your part. A named match always comes first.
- Step 4: Use 870899 only if nothing named fits. It is the catch-all, and n.e.c. means not elsewhere classified.
8708 vs related headings in Chapter 87
Some goods look like car parts but sit next door. These are big assemblies, so they are not loose parts under 8708.
Parts for motorcycles, bicycles and carriages for disabled persons (headings 8711 to 8713) go under 8714. Trailers, semi-trailers and their parts are in 8716. National tariff lines can run longer than six digits, so the HS code classifier can help you check your exact part.
HS 8708 import and export records
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Related
- Chapter 87 vehicle HS codes
- HS 8703 motor cars
- HS 8704 goods vehicles
- HS 8706 chassis with engines
- HS 8707 vehicle bodies and cabs
- HS 8714 motorcycle and bicycle parts
- HS 8701 tractors
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Nearby headings in Chapter 87
- 8702Vehicles; public transport passenger type5 codes
- 8703Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport…14 codes
- 8704Vehicles; for the transport of goods13 codes
- 8705Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or…5 codes
- 8706Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to…1 code
- 8707Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 87052 codes
- 8709Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling…3 codes
- 8710Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted…1 code
- 8711Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor…7 codes
- 8712Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised1 code
- 8713Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise…2 codes
- 8714Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 87139 codes
Who ships under 8708?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 15 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8708: common questions
What is HSN code 8708?
It is the same heading as the HS code, used by traders who say HSN. It is for parts and accessories of tractors, buses, cars, trucks and special purpose vehicles.
What is the HS code for brake parts?
Brakes, servo-brakes and parts of them use 870830. It is one subheading of 8708.
What does HS code 870899 cover?
It covers vehicle parts and accessories not named anywhere else in the heading. Check the named subheadings first.
Are accessories sold separately classified under HSN 8708?
Match the accessory to the subheading that names it, and use 870899 if none does.
Do tractor and bus parts also use HSN code 8708?
Yes. Tractors and public transport passenger vehicles are among the vehicles this heading serves. The subheading still depends on the type of part.
Which code covers airbags and seat belts?
Safety seat belts use 870821.
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