HS Code for Automotive Seat Belts
The HS Code for automotive seat belts is 870821. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 2.5%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 870821 |
|---|---|
| US HTS (10-digit) | 8708210000 |
| EU CN Code (8-digit) | 87082100 |
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.5% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 3.5% |
| Chapter | 87 |
| Heading | 8708 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Safety seat belts for motor vehicles
HS Code 870821 covers automotive safety seat belts with a US MFN duty rate of 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do seat belts imported under HTS 870821 into Mexico require specific certification from the Ministry of Economy (SE)?
Yes. Seat belts imported into Mexico require a NOM-069-SCFI-1993 certification issued by the Ministry of Economy (Secretaría de Economía). This mandatory safety standard verifies the belts meet specific technical requirements for use in motor vehicles, and proof of compliance must be submitted during customs clearance.
How does the material composition of the webbing affect the classification of automotive seat belts under HTS 870821?
The primary classification under 870821 applies specifically to seat belts made of textile materials, typically polyester or nylon webbing. If the safety belt assembly incorporates webbing made predominantly of metal chain or other non-textile materials, it may be classified elsewhere, such as in heading 7326 or 8308. The classification is fundamentally driven by the material of the load-bearing webbing strip, not the metal buckles or retractors.
Similar & Confused Codes for Automotive Seat Belts
Seat belt components and assemblies for non-automotive uses are classified elsewhere. For example, seat belts for aircraft fall under HTS 8803.30.00 or 8803.30.00.10. Safety belts and harnesses designed for general occupational or sports use (e.g., construction, climbing) are typically classified in Chapter 63 (e.g., 6307.20.00). When classifying, confirm the product is specifically designed and principally used for motor vehicles of heading 8701-8705 to correctly apply 8708.21.00.