HS code for body in China: 8708295900
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HS code for body in China

The HS code for body in China is 8708295900 — Other covered parts of bodies.

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他车身覆盖件

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
8708295900 Other covered parts of bodies 其他车身覆盖件 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers body. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8708299000 Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), not specified 6% 13% Open
3405300000 Polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes 6.5% 13% Open
8707901000 Bodies(including cabs), For the vehicles of subheadings No. 8702.1092,8702.1093,8702.9020 or 8702.9030 6% 13% Open
8707909000 Bodies(including cabs), for other vehicles of heading No.87.01 to 87.02, 87.04, or 87.05 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “body”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
8708299000 Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), not specified 8,855 6% 13% Open
8708295900 Other covered parts of bodies 577 6% 13% Open
8708999900 Unlisted parts for motor vehicles attachment 408 6% 13% Open
8707100000 Bodies(including cabs), For the vehicles of heading No. 87.03 74 6% 13% Open
8707909000 Bodies(including cabs), for other vehicles of heading No.87.01 to 87.02, 87.04, or 87.05 70 6% 13% Open
Why 8708295900 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8708 — Parts and accessories for motor vehicles, for trains under items 87.01 to 87.05 , chapter 87 — Vehicles and their parts, accessories, except for railway and tramway vehicles .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他车身覆盖件”, which contains the term used for body in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 8,855 import records whose product descriptions match body are declared under this heading family, i.e. 75% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for body in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for body is 8708295900 — Other covered parts of bodies. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to body?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover body: 8708299000 (Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), not specified); 3405300000 (Polishes and similar preparations for coachwork, other than metal polishes); 8707901000 (Bodies(including cabs), For the vehicles of subheadings No. 8702.1092,8702.1093,8702.9020 or 8702.9030). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of body use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8708999900 (机动车辆用未列名零件.附件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for body also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for body?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "body", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8708299000 — Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), not specified, used in 8,855 records in our sample.

How is body classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: body falls under heading 8708 and statistical line 8708295900. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他车身覆盖件” (English: Other covered parts of bodies). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 8708
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