Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS v2017 Code: 8708

About motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705

hs code 8708 covers a wide range of motor vehicle parts and accessories, including those used in cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. This industry is a critical component of the global automotive supply chain, providing essential components that enable the production and maintenance of motor vehicles. The parts and accessories classified under 8708 are in high demand worldwide, as they are necessary for the operation, repair, and customization of a vast array of motor vehicles used for both personal and commercial purposes.

Production process

The production of motor vehicle parts and accessories under hs code 8708 typically involves a range of manufacturing processes, including stamping, casting, machining, and assembly. Manufacturers often utilize advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), to optimize the design and production of these components. Quality control measures, such as rigorous testing and inspection, are also crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of motor vehicle parts and accessories under hs code 8708 include a variety of raw materials, such as metals (e.g., steel, aluminum, and plastics), as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the various manufacturing processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, to design, produce, and assemble the diverse range of parts and accessories.

Production outputs

The motor vehicle parts and accessories classified under hs code 8708 are essential outputs that are consumed by a wide range of other industries, primarily the 8701 Vehicles; tractors and 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver industries. These parts and accessories are used in the production, repair, and maintenance of a variety of motor vehicles, enabling their safe and efficient operation.

Family tree for motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8708'>8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8701'>8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8702'>8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8703'>8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8704'>8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8705'>8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8706'>8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8707'>8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8709'>8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8710'>8710: Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8711'>8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8712'>8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8713'>8713: Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8714'>8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8715'>8715: Baby carriages and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8716'>8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870810'>870810: Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870821'>870821: Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870829'>870829: Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870830'>870830: Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870840'>870840: Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870850'>870850: Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870870'>870870: Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870880'>870880: Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870891'>870891: Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870892'>870892: Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870893'>870893: Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870894'>870894: Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870895'>870895: Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870899'>870899: Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708</a>"]


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