Product classification
HS code for Airbag: 8708.95
Vehicle parts, safety airbags with inflater system, parts thereof.
Classification of airbag under HS 8708.95
Airbags are classified under HS code 870895 because they are essential safety components specifically designed for motor vehicles. Chapter 87 of the Harmonized System pertains to vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8708 covers parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The subheading 95 precisely identifies "safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof," reflecting the integrated nature of modern airbag systems, which include the bag, inflator, and often sensors and control units as a complete safety module.
- Covers
- Driver-side airbags
- Passenger-side airbags
- Side-curtain airbags
- Knee airbags
- Airbag modules (including inflator and sensor components)
- Airbag inflator systems
- Airbag cushions/bags (without inflator, if identifiable as part of system)
- Also under 8708.95
- Autoliv airbags
- ZF TRW airbags
- Joyson Safety Systems
- Continental airbag control units
- Daicel inflators
Codes often confused with 8708.95
Common mistake. Airbags are sometimes misclassified under more general categories for vehicle parts or even electronic components. For example, classifying them under HS code 870899, which covers "other parts and accessories of motor vehicles n.e.c.," would be incorrect as 870895 provides a specific and more accurate classification for airbags. Another potential misclassification could be under HS code 903180, which covers "other measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines." While airbags incorporate sensors, their primary function is safety restraint, not measurement, making 903180 inappropriate. The specificity of 870895 for safety airbags with inflater systems takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870895 (the code used for airbag), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870895 (the code used for airbag) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870895, not only airbag.
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 airbag
Brazil splits HS 8708.95 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8708.95.10Safety airbags with inflater system
- 8708.95.21Airbag cushions (inflatable bags)
- 8708.95.22Airbag inflater systems
- 8708.95.29Other airbag parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about airbag
What is the HS code for Airbag?
The HS code for Airbag is 870895 (Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof). The HS code for airbags, including their inflator systems and parts, is 870895.
How do I classify Airbag for customs?
Airbag is classified under HS code 870895 — Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are airbag sensors classified under the same HS code?
Generally, if airbag sensors are imported as an integral part of an airbag module or system, they are classified under 870895. Standalone sensors not specifically designed or identifiable solely for airbag systems might fall under other codes, such as those for electrical or measuring apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of airbag (HS 870895)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870895 (the code used for airbag) 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 airbag (HS 870895)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870895 (the code used for airbag) 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.
Is the HS code for Airbag the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870895 for Airbag is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for airbag in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870895 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for airbag depends on the product's details: 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).