Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts

HS v2022 Code: 870821

About vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts

HS code 870821 covers the import and export of vehicles, specifically the parts of vehicle bodies and safety seat belts. This industry plays a crucial role in the global automotive supply chain, providing essential components for the manufacturing and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to commercial trucks. The demand for these products is closely tied to the overall health of the automotive industry, making it a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of vehicle body parts and safety seat belts involves a range of advanced manufacturing techniques. This includes stamping, welding, and assembly processes to shape and assemble the various components that make up a vehicle's body structure and safety systems. Precision engineering and quality control measures are essential to ensure the durability, reliability, and safety of these critical automotive parts.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vehicle body parts and safety seat belts include a variety of raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, and specialized plastics and fabrics. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery and equipment, including stamping presses, welding stations, and automated assembly lines. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating these specialized production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 870821 are the various components that make up a vehicle's body structure and safety systems, including doors, hoods, fenders, and safety seat belts. These parts are then consumed by 870321 Vehicles; bodies for motor vehicles of heading 8703 and 870322 Vehicles; bodies for motor vehicles of heading 8704 manufacturers, who assemble them into complete vehicles for sale to consumers and commercial users.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 870821.

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

    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870821'>870821: Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870810'>870810: Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870829'>870829: Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870830'>870830: Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870840'>870840: Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870870'>870870: Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870880'>870880: Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870891'>870891: Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870892'>870892: Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870893'>870893: Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870894'>870894: Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870895'>870895: Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870899'>870899: Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708</a>"]

    

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