Product classification
HS code for Shock absorber: 8708.80
Vehicle parts, suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers).
Classification of shock absorber under HS 8708.80
Shock absorbers for motor vehicles are classified under HS code 8708.80. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock and their parts. Heading 8708 is dedicated to parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Specifically, 8708.80 covers suspension systems and parts thereof, including shock absorbers. These components are essential for vehicle safety and comfort, and their classification is determined by their design for use in automotive suspension assemblies rather than general-purpose industrial damping.
- Covers
- Hydraulic shock absorbers for cars
- Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
- McPherson struts (suspension dampers)
- Heavy-duty shock absorbers for trucks
- Twin-tube and mono-tube dampers
- Also under 8708.80
- KYB Shock Absorbers
- Bilstein Suspension Systems
- Eibach Springs
- Monroe Struts
- Tenneco Suspension Components
Codes often confused with 8708.80
Common mistake. Shock absorbers are frequently misclassified under the general "other" category of 8708.99. However, because 8708.80 specifically mentions suspension systems and shock absorbers, it takes precedence according to GRI 3(a). Another error involves classifying motorcycle shock absorbers here; motorcycle parts belong under HS code 8714.10. Additionally, industrial dampers not for vehicles should be classified in Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870880 (the code used for shock absorber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870880 (the code used for shock absorber) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 870880, not only shock absorber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $5.5B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $2.5B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $27.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.9B 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.2B 12% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.3B 8.3% of world imports
World total: $27.2B 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 code for shock absorber
Brazil classifies shock absorber under NCM 8708.80.00: HS 8708.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shock absorber
What is the HS code for Shock absorber?
The HS code for Shock absorber is 870880 (Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)). The HS code for motor vehicle shock absorbers and suspension parts is 8708.80.
How do I classify Shock absorber for customs?
Shock absorber is classified under HS code 870880 — Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are shock absorbers for bicycles classified here?
No, bicycle suspension components are classified under HS code 8714.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of shock absorber (HS 870880)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870880 (the code used for shock absorber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.5B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($4.1B) and Mexico ($2.5B). World exports came to about $27.8B, 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 shock absorber (HS 870880)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870880 (the code used for shock absorber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.9B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($3.2B) and Mexico ($2.3B). World imports came to about $27.2B, 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 Shock absorber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870880 for Shock absorber 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 shock absorber in Brazil?
In Brazil, shock absorber (HS 870880) is classified under NCM 8708.80.00.