Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705

hs code 870790 covers the production of vehicle bodies, including cabs, for a range of motor vehicles such as tractors, trucks, and buses. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader automotive sector, providing the essential structural components that enable the manufacturing of complete vehicles. The production of vehicle bodies is a capital-intensive process that requires specialized machinery and skilled labor, making it an important contributor to the global economy.

The production of vehicle bodies under hs code 870790 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as steel, aluminum, or composite materials are cut, stamped, and formed into the desired body panels and structural components. These components are then assembled using welding, riveting, or adhesive bonding techniques to create the vehicle's frame and body. Finally, the body is painted, trimmed, and fitted with necessary accessories and systems to create the complete vehicle body.

The main inputs required for the production of vehicle bodies under hs code 870790 include raw materials such as 720810 Steel; flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, 760611 Aluminum; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, and various composite materials. Additionally, specialized machinery such as stamping presses, welding equipment, and painting facilities are essential for the manufacturing process. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

The primary output of the industry covered by hs code 870790 is vehicle bodies, including cabs, for a range of motor vehicles such as 8701 (Tractors (other than tractors of heading no. 8709)), 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, and 8705 (Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)). These vehicle bodies are then consumed by the manufacturers of the complete motor vehicles, who assemble the various components into the final product.