Product classification
HS code for Safety belt: 8708.21
Vehicles, parts of bodies, safety seat belts.
Classification of safety belt under HS 8708.21
Safety seat belts for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.21. As part of Chapter 87, which deals with vehicles and their components, heading 8708 covers parts and accessories. Subheading 8708.21 is specifically dedicated to safety seat belts. The classification is driven by the product's function as a safety component integrated into the body of a vehicle. Even though the belt is primarily composed of high-strength textile webbing, its classification is determined by its specific application in motor vehicles. This follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), where the specific use as a vehicle part takes precedence over the material composition (textile). The assembly usually includes the webbing, the retractor mechanism, the buckle, and the mounting hardware. All these components, when presented together as a seat belt assembly, fall under this specific code.
- Covers
- Three-point lap and shoulder belts
- Two-point lap belts for vehicles
- Retractable seat belt assemblies
- Pre-tensioner seat belt systems
- Child restraint system belts (vehicle integrated)
- Also under 8708.21
- Bosch seat belts
- ZF TRW seat belt systems
- Magna International body panels
- Gestamp body structures
- Autoliv seat belts
- Faurecia interior components (body-related)
Codes often confused with 8708.21
Common mistake. A common misclassification for safety belts is HS code 6307.90, which covers other made-up textile articles. While the belt is made of textile, GRI 1 and the Section XVII notes dictate that parts of vehicles are classified in Chapter 87. Another error is using HS code 9401.90, which covers parts of seats. Although seat belts are attached to or used with seats, the Harmonized System provides a specific subheading (8708.21) for safety belts, which must be used over the general seat parts category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870821 (the code used for safety belt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870821 (the code used for safety belt) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 870821, not only safety belt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $584M 17% of world exports
- 2 Romania $540M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $425M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $644M 20% of world imports
- 2 Spain $514M 16% of world imports
- 3 United States $447M 14% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 safety belt
Brazil classifies safety belt under NCM 8708.21.00: HS 8708.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safety belt
What is the HS code for Safety belt?
The HS code for Safety belt is 870821 (Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts). The HS code for safety seat belts designed for use in motor vehicles is 8708.21.
How do I classify Safety belt for customs?
Safety belt is classified under HS code 870821 — Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include industrial safety harnesses?
No, industrial safety harnesses for fall protection are typically classified under 6307.90 as made-up textile articles, as they are not parts of a motor vehicle.
Which countries are the top exporters of safety belt (HS 870821)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870821 (the code used for safety belt) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($584M, 17% of world exports), Romania ($540M) and Poland ($425M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 belt (HS 870821)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870821 (the code used for safety belt) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($644M, 20% of world imports), Spain ($514M) and the United States ($447M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 belt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870821 for Safety belt 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 belt in Brazil?
In Brazil, safety belt (HS 870821) is classified under NCM 8708.21.00.