Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
HS v2022 Code: 8707
About bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
HS code 8707 covers the bodies, including cabs, for motor vehicles classified under headings 8701 to 8705. This industry plays a crucial role in the automotive sector, as the body and cab are essential components that provide the structural integrity, safety, and aesthetic appeal of a vehicle. The demand for these products is closely tied to the overall performance and growth of the global automotive industry, which is a significant driver of economic activity worldwide.
Production process
The production of bodies and cabs for motor vehicles typically involves a combination of stamping, welding, and assembly techniques. Manufacturers use specialized machinery and tooling to shape and form the metal panels that make up the body and cab structures. These panels are then precisely aligned and welded together to create the desired shape and rigidity. The final assembly process may include the integration of additional components, such as doors, windows, and interior trim, to complete the finished product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of motor vehicle bodies and cabs include steel and other metal alloys, which are the primary raw materials used in the manufacturing process. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery, such as stamping presses, welding equipment, and assembly lines, to efficiently produce these components. Additionally, the industry may consume various other inputs, such as paints, sealants, and fasteners, to ensure the quality and durability of the final products.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 8707 is the bodies and cabs for motor vehicles classified under headings 8701 Tractors, 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, 8703 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars), 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 bodies and cabs are then integrated with other components, such as engines, transmissions, and chassis, to produce the complete motor vehicles.
Family tree for bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8707'>8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8701'>8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8702'>8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8703'>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/v2022/8704'>8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8705'>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/v2022/8706'>8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8708'>8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8709'>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/v2022/8710'>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/v2022/8711'>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/v2022/8712'>8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8713'>8713: Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8714'>8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8715'>8715: Baby carriages and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8716'>8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870710'>870710: Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870790'>870790: Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705</a>"]
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