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

HS v2022 Code: 8708

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
87	08	n/a

Code	8708
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	87

Ancestor Codes: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

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

Child Codes: Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts; Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof; Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts; Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof; Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof; Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof; Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof; Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof; Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof; Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers); Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708; Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter; Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof; Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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); Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; 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; Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles

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, which are essential components of the global automotive industry. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, supporting the manufacturing and transportation sectors. The parts and accessories classified under this code are used in the production and maintenance of various types of motor vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and specialized off-road equipment.

Production process

The production of motor vehicle parts and accessories involves a range of manufacturing techniques, such as metal stamping, casting, forging, and precision machining. These processes are used to create a variety of components, including body panels, suspension systems, braking systems, and electrical systems. Advanced automation and robotics are often employed in the production of these parts to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of motor vehicle parts and accessories include a variety of raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, plastics, and rubber. Additionally, specialized machinery, tooling, and equipment are necessary to manufacture these components to the required specifications. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and production workers, to design, engineer, and assemble the various parts and accessories.

Production outputs

The motor vehicle parts and accessories produced under HS code 8708 are essential for the assembly, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of motor vehicles. These outputs are consumed by manufacturers of 8701 Tractors, 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, and 8705 Special purpose motor vehicles, among others. The parts and accessories produced under this code help ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of these vehicles.

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

    graph LR
    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/v2022/8708'>8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, 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/v2022/8707'>8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles 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/v2022/870810'>870810: Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870821'>870821: Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870822'>870822: Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870829'>870829: Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870830'>870830: Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870840'>870840: Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870850'>870850: Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870870'>870870: Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870880'>870880: Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870891'>870891: Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870892'>870892: Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870893'>870893: Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870894'>870894: Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870895'>870895: Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870899'>870899: Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708</a>"]


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