Product classification
HS code for Car body: 8707.10
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Classification of car body under HS 8707.10
HS code 870710 covers the complete bodies (including cabs) for motor vehicles designed primarily for the transport of persons, specifically those falling under heading 8703. This classification applies to the structural shell of the vehicle, whether it is a monocoque design or intended to be mounted on a separate chassis. The body must be substantially complete to fall under this heading; if it is merely a collection of individual panels, it would be classified elsewhere. This code is essential for manufacturers importing \"bodies-in-white\" or replacement shells for passenger cars, station wagons, and racing cars. The classification is governed by Note 2 to Chapter 87, which clarifies the scope of bodies and parts. A body classified here typically includes the floor, the inner and outer panels, the roof, and the pillars. It may or may not include doors, hoods, or trunk lids, but it must represent the essential character of a vehicle body. It does not, however, include the engine, transmission, or wheels, as the presence of these components would likely shift the classification to heading 8703 as an incomplete vehicle. The distinction between a body and a part of a body is a common point of contention in customs audits, requiring a detailed assessment of the assembly state at the time of import.
- Covers
- Monocoque car shells
- Passenger vehicle cabs
- Complete car bodies without mechanical components
- Bodies for station wagons and SUVs
- Replacement vehicle shells for racing cars
- Also under 8707.10
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 870829, which is for parts and accessories of bodies. If the item is just a fender or a door, it belongs in 870829, not 870710. Additionally, bodies for trucks or tractors are classified under 870790. Importers also mistakenly use 8703 if the body is highly assembled, but without a motor, it cannot be classified as a complete vehicle.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870710 (the code used for car body), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870710 (the code used for car body) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870710, not only car body.
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 car body
Brazil classifies car body under NCM 8707.10.00: HS 8707.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car body
What is the HS code for Car body?
The HS code for Car body is 870710 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703). The HS code for a complete body of a passenger motor vehicle is 870710.
How do I classify Car body for customs?
Car body is classified under HS code 870710 — Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the vehicle engine?
No, HS code 870710 is for the body only. If an engine is included, the item is usually classified as a complete or incomplete vehicle under 8703.
Which countries are the top exporters of car body (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870710 (the code used for car body) 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 car body (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870710 (the code used for car body) 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.
Is the HS code for Car body the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870710 for Car body 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 car body in Brazil?
In Brazil, car body (HS 870710) is classified under NCM 8707.10.00.