Product classification
HS code for Safety airbag: 8708.95
Vehicle parts, safety airbags with inflater system, parts thereof.
Classification of safety airbag under HS 8708.95
Safety airbags with inflater systems are classified under HS code 8708.95. This code is situated within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and their parts and accessories. Heading 8708 specifically addresses parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The inclusion of airbags under 8708.95 is a result of their specialized design for automotive safety. This classification encompasses the entire airbag module, including the fabric bag, the chemical inflator, and the housing. Because these components are integrated into a single unit designed exclusively for vehicle use, they are classified as vehicle parts rather than individual chemical or textile components. This classification is critical for the automotive supply chain, ensuring that safety components are tracked correctly for both regulatory compliance and tariff application.
- Covers
- Driver side airbag modules
- Passenger side airbag assemblies
- Side-curtain airbags
- Knee bolster airbags
- Airbag inflator systems with bags
- Also under 8708.95
- Autoliv airbags
- ZF TRW airbags
- Joyson Safety Systems
- Continental airbag control units
- Daicel inflators
Codes often confused with 8708.95
Common mistake. Airbags are sometimes misclassified under HS code 3604.90, which covers pyrotechnic articles, due to the explosive nature of the gas generator (inflator). However, when the inflator is part of an airbag module, the automotive part classification 8708.95 takes precedence. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8708.29, which is a general category for other parts and accessories of bodies. Since 8708.95 is a specific subheading for airbags, it must be used instead of the more general 8708.29 according to the rules of specificity in the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870895 (the code used for safety airbag), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870895 (the code used for safety airbag) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 870895, not only safety airbag.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $2.0B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1B 9.9% of world exports
World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.2B 20% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.3B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 10% of world imports
World total: $11.2B 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 codes for safety airbag
Brazil splits HS 8708.95 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8708.95.10Safety airbags with inflater system
- 8708.95.21Airbag cushions (inflatable bags)
- 8708.95.22Airbag inflater systems
- 8708.95.29Other airbag parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safety airbag
What is the HS code for Safety airbag?
The HS code for Safety airbag is 870895 (Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof). The specific HS code for safety airbags with an inflater system and their parts is 8708.95.
How do I classify Safety airbag for customs?
Safety airbag is classified under HS code 870895 — Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are airbag sensors included in this HS code?
Generally, no. Electronic sensors for airbag systems are often classified under 9032.89 (automatic regulating or controlling instruments) or 8537.10 (electronic control modules).
Which countries are the top exporters of safety airbag (HS 870895)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870895 (the code used for safety airbag) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($2.0B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 safety airbag (HS 870895)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870895 (the code used for safety airbag) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 20% of world imports), Mexico ($1.3B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Safety airbag the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870895 for Safety airbag 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 safety airbag in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870895 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for safety airbag depends on the product's details: 8708.95.10 (Safety airbags with inflater system), 8708.95.21 (Airbag cushions (inflatable bags)), 8708.95.22 (Airbag inflater systems), 8708.95.29 (Other airbag parts).