HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.92 – Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof
HS code 8708.92 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicle parts, silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes, parts thereof. It is used for mufflers, exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, resonators and exhaust manifolds.
What HS 8708.92 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of vehicle silencers (mufflers), exhaust pipes, and their parts. These components are crucial for managing engine exhaust gases, reducing noise, and, increasingly, for emissions control. This is a significant segment for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle production and a robust aftermarket for replacements, repairs, and performance upgrades. Importers include vehicle assembly plants, automotive parts distributors, and repair shops. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing exhaust systems from various materials like stainless steel or aluminized steel, designed to meet specific vehicle models and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Key considerations in this trade include noise reduction efficiency, corrosion resistance, back pressure optimization for engine performance, and integration with catalytic converters. The global push for lower emissions continues to drive innovation and trade in advanced exhaust system technologies.
- Covers
- Mufflers
- Exhaust pipes
- Catalytic converters
- Resonators
- Exhaust manifolds
- Tailpipes
- Exhaust clamps
- Exhaust hangers
- Oxygen sensor bungs
- Examples
- MagnaFlow Mufflers
- Borla Exhaust Systems
- Bosal Exhaust Pipes
- Walker Exhaust
- Tenneco Clean Air Systems
Codes often confused with 8708.92
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the exhaust component is generic, or with 8421 (Centrifuges, filters) if a catalytic converter is mistaken for a general filter, but 870892 is specific to exhaust systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870892, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870892 in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 Czechia $1.6B 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 13% of world exports
- 3 China $1.3B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $519M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $8.7B 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 8708.92
Brazil does not split HS 8708.92: its NCM code is 8708.92.00.
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 8708.92
What is HS code 870892?
HS code 870892 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof. This HS code covers the international trade of vehicle silencers (mufflers), exhaust pipes, and their parts. These components are crucial for managing engine exhaust gases, reducing noise, and, increasingly, for emissions control. This is a significant segment for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for new vehicle production and a robust aftermarket for replacements, repairs, and performance upgrades. Importers include vehicle assembly plants, automotive parts distributors, and repair shops. Exporters are often specialized manufacturers producing exhaust systems from various materials like stainless steel or aluminized steel, designed to meet specific vehicle models and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Key considerations in this trade include noise reduction efficiency, corrosion resistance, back pressure optimization for engine performance, and integration with catalytic converters. The global push for lower emissions continues to drive innovation and trade in advanced exhaust system technologies.
What products fall under HS code 870892?
Mufflers, Exhaust pipes, Catalytic converters, Resonators, Exhaust manifolds, Tailpipes, Exhaust clamps, Exhaust hangers, Oxygen sensor bungs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870892?
This code can be confused with 870899 (Other parts) if the exhaust component is generic, or with 8421 (Centrifuges, filters) if a catalytic converter is mistaken for a general filter, but 870892 is specific to exhaust systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870892?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870892 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($1.6B, 16% of world exports), Germany ($1.3B) and China ($1.3B). World exports came to about $10.1B, 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 870892?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870892 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($1.0B) and Mexico ($519M). World imports came to about $8.7B, 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 870892 structured?
HS code 870892 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870892?
In Brazil, HS code 870892 is NCM 8708.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.