HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8708.95 – Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof
HS code 8708.95 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicle parts, safety airbags with inflater system, parts thereof. It is used for driver airbags, passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, knee airbags and airbag inflators.
What HS 8708.95 covers
This category covers safety airbags with inflator systems and their parts, essential for occupant protection in modern vehicles. The trade in these components is highly specialized, driven by stringent safety regulations and continuous technological advancements. Major automotive manufacturing countries, particularly those with strong safety component suppliers, are at the forefront of this trade. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants globally, while exporters are specialized safety system manufacturers. The market is characterized by high-value, precision-engineered products, with a strong emphasis on reliability and compliance with international safety standards like those set by NHTSA or Euro NCAP. The supply chain for airbags is complex, involving specialized chemicals for inflators and advanced textile manufacturing for the bags themselves, making it a critical and regulated segment of the automotive parts industry.
- Covers
- Driver airbags
- Passenger airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Knee airbags
- Airbag inflators
- Airbag control modules
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Airbag sensors
- Examples
- Autoliv airbags
- ZF TRW airbags
- Joyson Safety Systems
- Continental airbag control units
- Daicel inflators
Codes often confused with 8708.95
Common mistake. Often confused with 870899 (other vehicle parts) if not clearly identified as an airbag system component, or 903180 (measuring instruments) if only referring to sensors without the full system context.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870895, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870895 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 $2.0B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 9.9% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.2B 20% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.3B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 10% of world imports
World total: $11.2B 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 codes for 8708.95 4
Brazil splits HS 8708.95 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8708.95.10 Safety airbags with inflater systemBolsas infláveis de segurança com sistema de insuflação (airbags)
- 8708.95.2 PartsPartes Group
- 8708.95.21 Airbag cushions (inflatable bags)Bolsas infláveis para airbags
- 8708.95.22 Airbag inflater systemsSistema de insuflação
- 8708.95.29 Other airbag partsOutras
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 8708.95
What is HS code 870895?
HS code 870895 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof. This category covers safety airbags with inflator systems and their parts, essential for occupant protection in modern vehicles. The trade in these components is highly specialized, driven by stringent safety regulations and continuous technological advancements. Major automotive manufacturing countries, particularly those with strong safety component suppliers, are at the forefront of this trade. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants globally, while exporters are specialized safety system manufacturers. The market is characterized by high-value, precision-engineered products, with a strong emphasis on reliability and compliance with international safety standards like those set by NHTSA or Euro NCAP. The supply chain for airbags is complex, involving specialized chemicals for inflators and advanced textile manufacturing for the bags themselves, making it a critical and regulated segment of the automotive parts industry.
What products fall under HS code 870895?
Driver airbags, passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, knee airbags, airbag inflators, airbag control modules, seatbelt pretensioners, airbag sensors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870895?
Often confused with 870899 (other vehicle parts) if not clearly identified as an airbag system component, or 903180 (measuring instruments) if only referring to sensors without the full system context.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870895?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870895 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($2.0B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 870895?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870895 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 20% of world imports), Mexico ($1.3B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.2B, 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 870895 structured?
HS code 870895 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 (95) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870895?
Brazil splits HS code 870895 into 4 NCM codes: 8708.95.10 (Safety airbags with inflater system), 8708.95.21 (Airbag cushions (inflatable bags)), 8708.95.22 (Airbag inflater systems), 8708.95.29 (Other airbag parts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.