Product classification
HS code for Car rearview mirrors: 7009.10
Glass, rear-view mirrors for vehicles.
Classification of car rearview mirrors under HS 7009.10
Car rearview mirrors are classified under HS code 700910. This classification is a prime example of the application of Section XVII, Note 2(b), which excludes glass mirrors of Chapter 70 from being classified as parts of vehicles in Chapter 87. Even though a rearview mirror is an essential safety component of a motor vehicle, the Harmonized System prioritizes the material composition and the specific provision for mirrors. Heading 7009 covers glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors. Subheading 700910 is specifically dedicated to rear-view mirrors for vehicles. This includes both interior mirrors and exterior side-view mirrors. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the mirror is manually adjustable or powered by an electric motor, as the essential character of the item is the glass mirror itself. The frame or the motorized housing is considered an accessory to the mirror under this specific heading.
- Covers
- Interior rearview mirrors for cars and trucks
- Exterior side-view mirrors (wing mirrors)
- Prismatic day/night rearview mirrors
- Heated side-view mirrors with glass elements
- Also under 7009.10
- Gentex auto-dimming mirrors
- Magna International mirrors
- Murakami Corporation mirrors
- Ichikoh Industries mirrors
Codes often confused with 7009.10
Common mistake. A common mistake is attempting to classify these items under HS code 870899, which is the general code for parts and accessories of motor vehicles. However, because of the exclusionary note in Section XVII, glass mirrors must stay in Chapter 70. Another misclassification is 700991 or 700992, which are for general-purpose mirrors; 700910 is the more specific and therefore correct code for vehicle applications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 700910 (the code used for car rearview mirrors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 700910 (the code used for car rearview mirrors) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 700910, not only car rearview mirrors.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.6B 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $678M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $565M 11% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.2B 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $453M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 China $307M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 rearview mirrors
Brazil classifies car rearview mirrors under NCM 7009.10.00: HS 7009.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about car rearview mirrors
What is the HS code for Car rearview mirrors?
The HS code for Car rearview mirrors is 700910 (Glass; rear-view mirrors for vehicles). The correct HS code for car rearview mirrors, including both interior and exterior types, is 700910.
How do I classify Car rearview mirrors for customs?
Car rearview mirrors is classified under HS code 700910 — Glass; rear-view mirrors for vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital camera-based mirrors classified here?
No. If the "mirror" is actually a camera and a monitor screen (digital side-view), it is classified under 852859 as a monitor or 852589 as a camera system, as it no longer functions via glass reflection.
Which countries are the top exporters of car rearview mirrors (HS 700910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 700910 (the code used for car rearview mirrors) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 32% of world exports), Germany ($678M) and China ($565M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 rearview mirrors (HS 700910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 700910 (the code used for car rearview mirrors) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 23% of world imports), the United States ($453M) and China ($307M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 rearview mirrors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 700910 for Car rearview mirrors 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 rearview mirrors in Brazil?
In Brazil, car rearview mirrors (HS 700910) is classified under NCM 7009.10.00.