Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts

HS v2017 Code: 870821

About vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts

hs code 870821 covers a critical component of the global automotive industry - vehicles, their parts, and safety equipment. This code encompasses a wide range of products, from the body panels and frames that make up the structure of a vehicle to the essential safety features like seat belts. As the automotive sector is a major driver of economic activity worldwide, the products under this code play a vital role in international trade and the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

Production process

The production of the items covered by hs code 870821 involves a range of advanced manufacturing techniques. Key processes include stamping, welding, and assembly to create the various body components, as well as specialized production of safety equipment like seat belts. Automation and robotics are increasingly utilized to improve efficiency and precision in these manufacturing operations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under hs code 870821 include a variety of raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastics. Specialized machinery and tooling are also essential, including stamping presses, welding equipment, and assembly lines. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating these advanced production systems.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 870821 are the physical components that make up a vehicle's body and safety systems. This includes items like 870810 (Vehicle bodies (including cabs)) and 870829 (Parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs)), as well as 870821 Safety seat belts. These outputs are then consumed by manufacturers of complete vehicles, which fall under codes such as 870321 Vehicles; with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc and 870322 Vehicles; with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc.

Revisions to 870821

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 870821. The most recent 1 version of this code (870821) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 870821 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870821'>870821: Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870810'>870810: Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870829'>870829: Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870830'>870830: Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870840'>870840: Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870870'>870870: Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870880'>870880: Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870891'>870891: Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870892'>870892: Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870893'>870893: Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870894'>870894: Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870895'>870895: Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870899'>870899: Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708</a>"]

    

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