Product classification
HS code for Exhaust pipe: 8708.92
Vehicle parts, silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes, parts thereof.
Classification of exhaust pipe under HS 8708.92
Exhaust pipes for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.92. This code is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles and their parts and accessories. Heading 8708 specifically includes parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, which include tractors, passenger cars, and trucks. Subheading 8708.92 is the specific designation for silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes. The classification is based on the fact that these items are identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles. Exhaust pipes are considered essential components of the vehicle's emission and noise control systems. While the pipe itself might be made of base metal, it is not classified as a simple tube under Chapter 73 because it has been worked into a specific shape and fitted with flanges, brackets, or hangers that dedicate it to a vehicular application.
- Covers
- Vehicle exhaust pipes and tailpipes
- Mufflers (silencers) for cars and trucks
- Exhaust extension pipes
- Resonators for automotive exhaust systems
- Exhaust manifolds (when classified as vehicle parts)
- Also under 8708.92
- MagnaFlow Mufflers
- Borla Exhaust Systems
- Bosal Exhaust Pipes
- Walker Exhaust
- Tenneco Clean Air Systems
Codes often confused with 8708.92
Common mistake. Exhaust pipes are frequently misclassified under Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), specifically 7304, 7305, or 7306, which cover general-purpose pipes and tubes. However, once a pipe is shaped and fitted for a specific vehicle, it must move to 8708. Another common confusion involves catalytic converters; while they are part of the exhaust system, they are often classified under 8421.39 as filtering or purifying machinery for gases, rather than as simple exhaust pipes under 8708.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870892 (the code used for exhaust pipe), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870892 (the code used for exhaust pipe) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 870892, not only exhaust pipe.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $1.6B 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 13% of world exports
- 3 China $1.3B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $519M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $8.7B 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 exhaust pipe
Brazil classifies exhaust pipe under NCM 8708.92.00: HS 8708.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about exhaust pipe
What is the HS code for Exhaust pipe?
The HS code for Exhaust pipe is 870892 (Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof).
How do I classify Exhaust pipe for customs?
Exhaust pipe is classified under HS code 870892 — Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a car exhaust pipe?
The HS code for a car exhaust pipe is 8708.92.
Are motorcycle exhaust pipes classified under 8708.92?
No, motorcycle parts are classified under heading 8714. An exhaust pipe for a motorcycle would typically fall under HS code 8714.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of exhaust pipe (HS 870892)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870892 (the code used for exhaust pipe) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($1.6B, 16% of world exports), Germany ($1.3B) and China ($1.3B). World exports came to about $10.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of exhaust pipe (HS 870892)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870892 (the code used for exhaust pipe) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($1.0B) and Mexico ($519M). World imports came to about $8.7B, 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 Exhaust pipe the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870892 for Exhaust pipe 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 exhaust pipe in Brazil?
In Brazil, exhaust pipe (HS 870892) is classified under NCM 8708.92.00.