Product classification
HS code for Radiator: 8708.91
Vehicle parts, radiators and parts thereof.
Classification of radiator under HS 8708.91
Radiators designed for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 870891. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which encompasses vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock and their parts and accessories. The specific subheading 870891 is dedicated to radiators and parts thereof for the vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, which include tractors, passenger cars, trucks, and special-purpose motor vehicles. The classification is based on the radiator's essential character as a component of a vehicle's cooling system, designed to dissipate heat from the internal combustion engine. To qualify for this code, the radiator must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles, following the Section XVII notes regarding parts and accessories.
- Covers
- Aluminum vehicle radiators
- Copper-brass radiators for trucks
- Radiator cores for automobiles
- Radiator tanks (upper and lower)
- Mounting brackets specifically for vehicle radiators
- Transmission oil coolers integrated into radiators
- Also under 8708.91
- Denso Radiators
- Valeo Cooling Systems
- Behr Hella Service Radiators
- Spectra Premium Radiators
- Mishimoto Performance Radiators
Codes often confused with 8708.91
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 841950, which covers heat exchange units. While a radiator is technically a heat exchanger, 870891 is more specific for automotive applications. Additionally, radiators used for central heating in buildings are classified under HS code 7322. It is crucial to distinguish between industrial heat exchangers (Chapter 84), building heaters (Chapter 73), and automotive parts (Chapter 87) to avoid duty errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870891 (the code used for radiator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870891 (the code used for radiator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 870891, not only radiator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 27% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.0B 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $961M 10% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $441M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $8.6B 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 radiator
Brazil classifies radiator under NCM 8708.91.00: HS 8708.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radiator
What is the HS code for Radiator?
The HS code for Radiator is 870891 (Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof). The HS code for a motor vehicle radiator is 870891, covering both the complete unit and its specific parts.
How do I classify Radiator for customs?
Radiator is classified under HS code 870891 — Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the radiator cooling fan?
No, radiator cooling fans are typically classified under HS code 841459, as they are considered fans rather than part of the radiator structure itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of radiator (HS 870891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870891 (the code used for radiator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 27% of world exports), Poland ($1.0B) and Germany ($961M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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 radiator (HS 870891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870891 (the code used for radiator) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and Mexico ($441M). World imports came to about $8.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Radiator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870891 for Radiator 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 radiator in Brazil?
In Brazil, radiator (HS 870891) is classified under NCM 8708.91.00.