Product classification
HS code for Vehicle radiator: 8708.91
Vehicle parts, radiators and parts thereof.
Classification of vehicle radiator under HS 8708.91
Vehicle radiators are classified under HS code 8708.91. This code is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8708 is specifically for parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. Subheading 8708.91 is the specific provision for radiators and parts thereof. Unlike locks or mirrors, radiators are not considered "parts of general use" and are uniquely designed for the cooling systems of internal combustion engines in motor vehicles. Therefore, they are classified according to their end-use as a vehicle component. The classification includes the radiator assembly, which typically consists of the core, tanks, and headers, as well as individual components that are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with such radiators.
- Covers
- Engine cooling radiators for passenger cars
- Radiator cores
- Radiator tanks (plastic or metal)
- Radiator caps specifically designed for vehicle radiators
- Heavy-duty radiators for trucks and buses
- 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 frequent misclassification is HS code 8419.50, which covers heat exchange units. While a radiator is technically a heat exchanger, the specific provision in 8708.91 for vehicle radiators takes precedence over the general machinery category of 8419, following GRI 3(a) regarding specificity. Another error is classifying radiator fans under this code; fans are classified under 8414.59. Additionally, radiator hoses made of vulcanized rubber are classified in 4009, not 8708, due to the material-specific notes in Section XVII.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870891 (the code used for vehicle radiator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870891 (the code used for vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle radiator
Brazil classifies vehicle 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 vehicle radiator
What is the HS code for Vehicle radiator?
The HS code for Vehicle radiator is 870891 (Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof). The HS code for motor vehicle radiators and their parts is 8708.91.
How do I classify Vehicle radiator for customs?
Vehicle radiator is classified under HS code 870891 — Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are radiator cooling fans included in this code?
No, cooling fans are classified as fans under HS code 8414.59, even if they are part of the radiator assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle radiator (HS 870891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870891 (the code used for vehicle 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 vehicle radiator (HS 870891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870891 (the code used for vehicle 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 Vehicle radiator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870891 for Vehicle 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 vehicle radiator in Brazil?
In Brazil, vehicle radiator (HS 870891) is classified under NCM 8708.91.00.