Product classification
HS code for Car cab: 8707.10
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Classification of car cab under HS 8707.10
HS code 8707.10 covers the bodies (including cabs) for motor vehicles of heading 87.03, which primarily includes passenger cars and other vehicles designed for the transport of persons. The classification of a vehicle "cab" or "body" is distinct from the classification of a complete vehicle or a chassis. Under the Harmonized System, heading 8707 is reserved for the structural shell of the vehicle. This includes the floor, sides, roof, and internal reinforcements that constitute the passenger compartment. For a product to be classified under 8707.10, it must be the body of a vehicle intended for passenger transport. If the body is imported with the engine or chassis already attached, it would likely be classified under heading 8703 as a complete or incomplete vehicle. However, the standalone body, even if it includes doors, glass, and interior trim, remains under 8707. This classification is crucial for manufacturers who import shells for local assembly or for repair shops sourcing replacement structural components after significant collisions. The code ensures that the structural core of the car is tracked separately from mechanical parts or finished automobiles.
- Covers
- Complete passenger car bodies
- Driver cabs for passenger vehicles
- Unfinished car shells (monocoque structures)
- Stamping assemblies forming a complete vehicle body
- 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. A common error is classifying car bodies under 8708, which is the general heading for parts and accessories of motor vehicles. While a body is technically a part, heading 8707 is more specific and takes precedence. Another misclassification occurs with 8707.90, which is intended for the bodies of trucks, tractors, or specialized transport vehicles rather than passenger cars.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870710 (the code used for car cab), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870710 (the code used for car cab) 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 cab.
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 cab
Brazil classifies car cab 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 cab
What is the HS code for Car cab?
The HS code for Car cab is 870710 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703). The HS code for a passenger car cab or body is 8707.10.
How do I classify Car cab for customs?
Car cab 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 chassis?
No, a chassis fitted with an engine is classified under HS code 8706. Heading 8707 is strictly for the body structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of car cab (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870710 (the code used for car cab) 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 cab (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870710 (the code used for car cab) 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 cab the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870710 for Car cab 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 cab in Brazil?
In Brazil, car cab (HS 870710) is classified under NCM 8707.10.00.