Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles

HS v2017 Code: 940120

About seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles

hs code 940120 covers the import and export of seats designed for use in motor vehicles. This is a critical component of the automotive industry, as seats are essential for the comfort and safety of drivers and passengers. The global trade in motor vehicle seats is a significant part of the broader transportation equipment and automotive parts supply chain, which plays a vital role in the world economy.

Production process

The production of motor vehicle seats typically involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and assembly processes. Manufacturers use specialized machinery to cut and shape the various materials, such as fabrics, foams, and plastics, into the desired seat designs. The cut components are then sewn together, often with the addition of padding and other reinforcements, to create the finished seat. Finally, the seats are assembled into the appropriate frames and mechanisms to allow for adjustability and installation in the target vehicle models.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of motor vehicle seats include fabrics (such as leather, cloth, or synthetic materials), foam padding, plastic components, metal frames and mechanisms, and various fasteners and adhesives. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery and tools to cut, shape, and assemble the seat components. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and performing the necessary sewing, assembly, and quality control tasks.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 940120 is completed motor vehicle seats, which are then supplied to 870000 Motor vehicles and 870300 Motor cars and other motor vehicles manufacturers for installation in their final products. These seats may be designed for a variety of vehicle types, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and other specialized motor vehicles. The seats produced under this code may also be used as replacement parts or for aftermarket customization and upgrades.

Revisions to 940120

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 940120. The most recent 1 version of this code (940120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 940120 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940120'>940120: Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940110'>940110: Seats; of a kind used for aircraft</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940130'>940130: Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940140'>940140: Seats; convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940152'>940152: Seats; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940153'>940153: Seats; of rattan</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940159'>940159: Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940161'>940161: Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940169'>940169: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940171'>940171: Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940179'>940179: Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940180'>940180: Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940190'>940190: Seat; parts</a>"]

    

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