Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705
HS heading 87.08 covers Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705. Within Chapter 87 it splits into 15 six-digit subheadings spanning vehicles to vehicle parts and accessories, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $7.41B
- Share of Chapter 87
- 34.1%
- Rank in its chapter
- #1 of 15
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 87.08 covers Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705. At the six-digit line it separates vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle parts and accessories, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. Vehicles and auto components are a major Indian export, from two-wheelers and tractors to a deep parts industry. India exported $7.41B under this code worldwide in 2024, about 34.1% of all Chapter 87 exports, ranking #1 of 15 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
87.08 is the four-digit HS heading for motor vehicles. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vehicles, aircraft & transport lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 87.08
The Harmonised System breaks Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705 into these 15 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Vehicles; bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705
Vehicles; parts of bodies, safety seat belts
Vehicles; parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter
Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof
Vehicle parts; gear boxes 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; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
Vehicle parts; suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)
Vehicle parts; radiators and parts thereof
Vehicle parts; silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes; parts thereof
Vehicle parts; clutches and parts thereof
Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof
Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
Top destinations for Chapter 87 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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