HS Code for Automotive Airbags
The HS Code for automotive airbags is 870895. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 2.5%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 870895 |
|---|---|
| US HTS (10-digit) | 8708950000 |
| EU CN Code (8-digit) | 87089500 |
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.5% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 3.5% |
| Chapter | 87 |
| Heading | 8708 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof for motor vehicles
HS Code 870895 covers automotive safety airbags and inflater systems with a US MFN duty rate of 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the critical packaging and shipping requirements for automotive airbags (HTS 870895) to ensure safe transport?
Automotive airbags must be shipped as Class 9 Dangerous Goods (UN 3268) when the inflator is installed. They require UN-specification packaging designed to prevent accidental activation, and the shipment must be accompanied by a proper Dangerous Goods Declaration. The inflator module and airbag must be securely packed to prevent movement and oriented as specified by the manufacturer (often with the inflator facing upward).
What are the specific import documentation requirements for automotive airbags (HTS 870895) entering Brazil?
Brazilian importers of automotive airbags must obtain a LI (Licença de Importação) and provide an Inmetro Certificate of Conformity, as these safety components are subject to mandatory certification under Inmetro Ordinance 544/2020. The shipment must also include a detailed commercial invoice and bill of lading specifically listing the airbags by their part numbers and intended vehicle applications.
How does the presence or absence of an inflater system affect the classification of automotive airbag assemblies under HTS 870895?
For classification under HTS 870895, the airbag assembly must include both the airbag cushion and its inflater system. A shipment containing only the fabric airbag cushion without the inflater mechanism would be classified elsewhere, typically under 8708.99 or a textile provision, as 870895 specifically requires the complete safety airbag with inflater system.
Country-Specific Import Restrictions for Airbags
Automotive airbags are strictly regulated in many markets due to safety and environmental concerns. Canada requires a specific Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (MVSS) declaration for import. The European Union subjects them to strict type-approval under Regulation (EU) 2018/858. South Korea mandates prior safety certification from the Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute (KATRI). Always verify with the destination country's automotive safety authority for the latest technical regulations and pre-shipment approval requirements.
Common Classification Mistakes for Automotive Airbags
A frequent error is classifying complete airbag modules (inflator, bag, sensors) under parts codes like 8708.99 or a generic 8708.29. The correct classification for complete airbag assemblies is typically under 8708.95. Another mistake involves confusing vehicle-specific airbag assemblies with generic safety airbags for other uses; the latter may fall under 6307.90 or 4016.99. Ensure the item is specifically designed and identifiable for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 to use 8708.95.
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