Product classification

HS code for Car body panel: 8708.29

Vehicles, parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts.

Classification of car body panel under HS 8708.29

Car body panels are classified under HS code 870829, which serves as a residual category for parts and accessories of bodies for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. This code is used for individual structural or aesthetic components that form the exterior or interior shell of the vehicle but do not constitute a complete body. The classification requires that the part be identifiable as being solely or principally for a motor vehicle body. This includes both stamped metal components and molded plastic exterior parts. Under the Harmonized System, parts of general use (like screws or bolts) are excluded from this heading even if used on a body panel. The panels must be specifically shaped for the vehicle. This classification is vital for the automotive repair industry and spare parts trade. The scope of 870829 is quite broad, covering everything from the hood to the floor pan, provided the part is not specifically mentioned in another subheading (like safety seat belts in 870821). The material of the panel—whether steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber—does not change the classification, as the function as a body part is the primary determinant under Chapter 87 rules.

Covers
  • Vehicle fenders and wings
  • Car doors and door skins
  • Hoods (bonnets) and trunk lids (boot lids)
  • Roof panels and floor pans
  • Quarter panels and pillars
Also under 8708.29
  • Magna International Body Panels
  • Faurecia Bumpers
  • Plastic Omnium Fenders
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class Door
  • Ford F-150 Grille

Codes often confused with 8708.29

Common mistake. A common error is classifying panels under 870710, which is reserved for complete bodies. Another mistake is using material-based codes, such as 7326 for steel articles or 3926 for plastic articles. However, because these are identifiable parts of motor vehicles, Chapter 87 codes take precedence. Glass panels are also often misclassified here but must go under 7007.

8707.10Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 870373.26Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 7339.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 3970.07Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass

Top exporters and importers of HS 870829 (the code used for car body panel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870829 (the code used for car body panel) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 870829, not only car body panel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $10.0B
  2. 2 Germany $9.5B
  3. 3 Mexico $8.6B

World total: $80.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $19.0B
  2. 2 Germany $11.0B
  3. 3 Mexico $5.7B

World total: $84.8B 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 car body panel

Brazil splits HS 8708.29 into 11 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8708.29.11Mudguards for tractors and dumpers
  • 8708.29.12Radiator grilles for tractors and dumpers
  • 8708.29.13Doors for tractors and dumpers
  • 8708.29.14Instrument panels for tractors and dumpers
  • 8708.29.19Other body parts for tractors and dumpers
  • 8708.29.91Mudguards for cars, trucks and other vehicles
  • 8708.29.92Radiator grilles for cars, trucks and others
  • 8708.29.93Doors for cars, trucks and other vehicles
  • 8708.29.94Instrument panels for cars, trucks and others
  • 8708.29.95Gas generators for seat belt retractors
  • 8708.29.99Other body parts for cars, trucks and others

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about car body panel

What is the HS code for Car body panel?

The HS code for Car body panel is 870829 (Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts). The HS code for individual car body panels, such as doors or fenders, is 870829.

How do I classify Car body panel for customs?

Car body panel is classified under HS code 870829 — Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are glass windows considered body panels?

No, automotive glass is classified under heading 7007, even if it is a fixed part of the vehicle body.

Which countries are the top exporters of car body panel (HS 870829)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870829 (the code used for car body panel) in UN Comtrade data were China ($10.0B, 12% of world exports), Germany ($9.5B) and Mexico ($8.6B). World exports came to about $80.6B, 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 panel (HS 870829)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 870829 (the code used for car body panel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($19.0B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($11.0B) and Mexico ($5.7B). World imports came to about $84.8B, 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 panel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 870829 for Car body panel 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 panel in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 870829 into 11 NCM codes, so the right one for car body panel depends on the product's details: 8708.29.11 (Mudguards for tractors and dumpers), 8708.29.12 (Radiator grilles for tractors and dumpers), 8708.29.13 (Doors for tractors and dumpers), 8708.29.14 (Instrument panels for tractors and dumpers), 8708.29.19 (Other body parts for tractors and dumpers), 8708.29.91 (Mudguards for cars, trucks and other vehicles), and more.