HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.21 – Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts
HS code 8708.21 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, parts of bodies, safety seat belts. It is used for car doors, vehicle fenders, hoods (bonnets), trunk lids (boot lids) and quarter panels.
What HS 8708.21 covers
This HS code covers essential components for vehicle safety and structural integrity: parts of vehicle bodies and safety seat belts. These items are critical in the global automotive supply chain, traded extensively between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket suppliers, and repair shops worldwide. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants requiring components for new vehicle production, automotive parts distributors stocking for the aftermarket, and repair centers. Exporters are specialized component manufacturers with expertise in stamping, molding, and safety system engineering. Key aspects influencing trade include compliance with international safety standards (e.g., UNECE regulations, FMVSS), material quality, precision engineering for seamless integration into various vehicle models, and the constant evolution of safety technologies, making them indispensable for both new vehicle production and maintenance.
- Covers
- Car doors
- Vehicle fenders
- Hoods (bonnets)
- Trunk lids (boot lids)
- Quarter panels
- Safety seat belts
- Airbag modules (integrated)
- Bumper assemblies (as body parts)
- Examples
- Bosch seat belts
- ZF TRW seat belt systems
- Magna International body panels
- Gestamp body structures
- Autoliv seat belts
- Faurecia interior components (body-related)
Codes often confused with 8708.21
Common mistake. Can be confused with other 8708 subheadings like 870899 (other parts and accessories) if not specifically a body part or seat belt, or even 870810 (bumpers and parts thereof) if the item is a complete bumper assembly rather than a general body panel. The specific function and location on the vehicle are key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870821, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870821 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 Mexico $584M 17% of world exports
- 2 Romania $540M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $425M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $644M 20% of world imports
- 2 Spain $514M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $447M 14% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 8708.21
Brazil does not split HS 8708.21: its NCM code is 8708.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8708.21
What is HS code 870821?
HS code 870821 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts. This HS code covers essential components for vehicle safety and structural integrity: parts of vehicle bodies and safety seat belts. These items are critical in the global automotive supply chain, traded extensively between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket suppliers, and repair shops worldwide. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants requiring components for new vehicle production, automotive parts distributors stocking for the aftermarket, and repair centers. Exporters are specialized component manufacturers with expertise in stamping, molding, and safety system engineering. Key aspects influencing trade include compliance with international safety standards (e.g., UNECE regulations, FMVSS), material quality, precision engineering for seamless integration into various vehicle models, and the constant evolution of safety technologies, making them indispensable for both new vehicle production and maintenance.
What products fall under HS code 870821?
Car doors, Vehicle fenders, Hoods (bonnets), Trunk lids (boot lids), Quarter panels, Safety seat belts, Airbag modules (integrated), Bumper assemblies (as body parts)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870821?
Can be confused with other 8708 subheadings like 870899 (other parts and accessories) if not specifically a body part or seat belt, or even 870810 (bumpers and parts thereof) if the item is a complete bumper assembly rather than a general body panel. The specific function and location on the vehicle are key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870821?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870821 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($584M, 17% of world exports), Romania ($540M) and Poland ($425M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 870821?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870821 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($644M, 20% of world imports), Spain ($514M) and the United States ($447M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 870821 structured?
HS code 870821 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870821?
In Brazil, HS code 870821 is NCM 8708.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.