HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8707.10 – Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703
HS code 8707.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703. It is used for car body shells, sedan body panels, SUV body structures, hatchback cabs and coupe body assemblies.
What HS 8707.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers the bodies and cabs designed for passenger motor vehicles classified under heading 8703, which includes cars, station wagons, racing cars, and other vehicles primarily for the transport of persons. These components are crucial for vehicle assembly, providing the structural enclosure, aesthetic design, and safety features for the passenger compartment. Importers are typically automotive assembly plants, custom car builders, and repair facilities in countries where complete vehicle manufacturing might be limited, or where specific body styles are sourced internationally. Exporters are often major automotive manufacturing hubs with advanced stamping, welding, and painting capabilities. Key trade factors include design specifications, material composition (steel, aluminum, composites), safety ratings, and compatibility with specific chassis models. The trade in these bodies supports global automotive supply chains and allows for localized vehicle production and customization.
- Covers
- Car body shells
- Sedan body panels
- SUV body structures
- Hatchback cabs
- Coupe body assemblies
- Electric vehicle body frames
- Passenger vehicle chassis-less bodies
- Examples
- Tesla Model 3 body-in-white
- Volkswagen Golf body shell
- BMW 3 Series body structure
- Toyota Camry body panels
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class cab
Codes often confused with 8707.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for passenger vehicles (8703) and should not be confused with 870790, which covers bodies for other types of vehicles (8701, 8702, 8704, 8705).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870710 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $576M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $273M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $1.7B 31% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $1.2B 22% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $368M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8707.10
Brazil does not split HS 8707.10: its NCM code is 8707.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8707.10
What is HS code 870710?
HS code 870710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703. This HS code specifically covers the bodies and cabs designed for passenger motor vehicles classified under heading 8703, which includes cars, station wagons, racing cars, and other vehicles primarily for the transport of persons. These components are crucial for vehicle assembly, providing the structural enclosure, aesthetic design, and safety features for the passenger compartment. Importers are typically automotive assembly plants, custom car builders, and repair facilities in countries where complete vehicle manufacturing might be limited, or where specific body styles are sourced internationally. Exporters are often major automotive manufacturing hubs with advanced stamping, welding, and painting capabilities. Key trade factors include design specifications, material composition (steel, aluminum, composites), safety ratings, and compatibility with specific chassis models. The trade in these bodies supports global automotive supply chains and allows for localized vehicle production and customization.
What products fall under HS code 870710?
Car body shells, sedan body panels, SUV body structures, hatchback cabs, coupe body assemblies, electric vehicle body frames, passenger vehicle chassis-less bodies
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870710?
This code is specifically for passenger vehicles (8703) and should not be confused with 870790, which covers bodies for other types of vehicles (8701, 8702, 8704, 8705).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870710 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 36% of world exports), Germany ($576M) and the United States ($273M). World exports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870710 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($1.7B, 31% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($368M). World imports came to about $5.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 870710 structured?
HS code 870710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870710?
In Brazil, HS code 870710 is NCM 8707.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.