Product classification
HS code for Vehicle body: 8707.10
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Classification of vehicle body under HS 8707.10
The classification of vehicle bodies for passenger motor vehicles falls under HS code 8707.10. Heading 8707 covers bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Subheading 8707.10 is specifically for those vehicles classified under heading 8703, which includes motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. This classification includes the entire shell of the vehicle, often referred to as the 'body in white' (BIW). A vehicle body classified here may be fully trimmed (including seats, dashboards, and internal upholstery) or may be an empty shell. It may also include attached components such as doors, hoods, trunk lids, and windows. The essential characteristic of a product in 8707.10 is that it constitutes the structural housing for the passengers and the mechanical components, but it does not yet include the chassis or the engine. According to the Explanatory Notes, bodies of heading 8707 can be made of various materials, including steel, aluminum, or fiberglass. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the heading specifically names 'bodies.' However, if the body is already mounted on a chassis with an engine, the entire assembly is classified as a complete vehicle under 8703. If it is a chassis with an engine but no body, it falls under 8706. Therefore, 8707.10 is strictly for the body assembly itself.
- Covers
- Car bodies (shells) for passenger vehicles
- Cabs for passenger-carrying vans
- Body-in-white (BIW) assemblies
- Fully trimmed vehicle bodies without chassis
- Fiberglass bodies for kit cars
- Also under 8707.10
- Tesla Model 3 body-in-white
- Volkswagen Golf body shell
- BMW 3 Series body structure
- Toyota Camry body panels
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class cab
Codes often confused with 8707.10
Common mistake. Vehicle bodies are often confused with HS code 8708, which covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles. While 8708 includes individual body parts like fenders, bumpers, and doors, 8707.10 is reserved for the substantially complete body assembly. Another common error is confusing 8707 with 8706. HS code 8706 is for the chassis fitted with an engine, whereas 8707 is for the body that sits on top of that chassis. If both are joined, the product is a complete vehicle of 8703.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870710 (the code used for vehicle body), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870710 (the code used for vehicle body) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 31% 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 870710, not only vehicle body.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $576M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $273M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $1.7B 31% of world imports
- 2 Kazakhstan $1.2B 22% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $368M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $5.4B 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 vehicle body
Brazil classifies vehicle body under NCM 8707.10.00: HS 8707.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vehicle body
What is the HS code for Vehicle body?
The HS code for Vehicle body is 870710 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703). The HS code for a body of a passenger motor vehicle (heading 8703) is 8707.10.
How do I classify Vehicle body for customs?
Vehicle body is classified under HS code 870710 — Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the vehicle's engine?
No, if the body is fitted with an engine and chassis, it is classified as a complete vehicle under heading 8703, not as a body under 8707.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle body (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870710 (the code used for vehicle body) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 36% of world exports), Germany ($576M) and the United States ($273M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 vehicle body (HS 870710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870710 (the code used for vehicle body) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($1.7B, 31% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($368M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 Vehicle body the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870710 for Vehicle body 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 vehicle body in Brazil?
In Brazil, vehicle body (HS 870710) is classified under NCM 8707.10.00.