HS Code for Car radiator

Car radiators are classified under HS code 8708.91. This classification is found in Chapter 87, which pertains to vehicles and their parts. Heading 8708 covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Subheading 8708.91 is specifically designated for radiators and parts thereof. The radiator is a critical component of the engine cooling system, designed to dissipate heat from the coolant into the atmosphere. The classification includes the radiator core, tanks, and the complete assembly. It also covers individual parts of the radiator, such as the upper and lower tanks or the core itself, provided they are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with motor vehicle radiators. This classification follows GIR 1 and 6, as the product is explicitly named at the subheading level within the automotive parts category.

Products Included

• Complete car radiators
• Radiator cores for motor vehicles
• Radiator tanks (plastic or metal)
• Radiator caps
• Oil coolers (if integrated into the radiator)

Common Misclassification

Radiators are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8419.50, which covers heat exchange units. However, Note 2(e) to Section XVII (which includes Chapter 87) excludes machines and apparatus of Section XVI. But since radiators are specifically named in 8708, and are parts of vehicles rather than general industrial heat exchangers, 8708.91 takes precedence. They are also occasionally confused with 8409.91 (parts for spark-ignition engines), but the specific mention of radiators in 8708 makes it the correct choice.

FAQ

What is the HS code for car radiator?

The HS code for car radiators and their parts is 8708.91.

Are radiator hoses classified here?

No, radiator hoses made of vulcanized rubber are classified under HS code 4009, while those made of plastics are under 3917, depending on the material.