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U.S. imports of automotive safety airbags with inflator systems and parts (HS 870895) totaled $194.1M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Automotive Safety Airbags with Inflator Systems and Parts paid $9.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $60.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAirbag modules and their inflators occupy a safety-critical niche in automotive parts trade, with the US schedule separating complete airbag assemblies, inflators and modules (8708950500), and parts by vehicle type — including agricultural tractor (8708951000) and non-agricultural tractor (8708951500) breakouts. Mexico and Vietnam are the leading suppliers, with Japan also a significant source, reflecting the geographic spread of Tier 1 airbag manufacturers' global production networks. Importers should be aware that inflator components, particularly those subject to recall-related regulatory scrutiny by NHTSA, may face additional documentation requirements at entry.
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Yes. The US schedule provides a dedicated line for inflators and modules (8708950500) separate from complete airbag assemblies for motor vehicles (8708950000). Whether the inflator is imported as a standalone component or as part of an integrated module determines which 10-digit line applies, and misclassification between these two lines is a documented area of CBP scrutiny.
While customs classification is CBP's domain, NHTSA's recall authority over defective inflators means importers should maintain records linking inflator lot numbers and production dates to specific shipments. CBP may coordinate with NHTSA on entries involving inflator types subject to active safety orders, so having traceability documentation ready at the port of entry is advisable.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708950500 | INFLATORS & MODULES FOR AIRBAGS | $101.9M | 14.74% | $5.0M |
| 8708952000 | PARTS,NESOI,OF MVS,NESOI, HDS 8701-8705, AIRBAGS | $92.2M | 16.93% | $4.5M |
| 8708951500 | PARTS OF TRACTORS, NESOI, EX FOR AGR USE: AIRBAGS | $8K | 12.91% | $1K |
| 8708951000 | PARTS OF TRACTORS SUITABLE FOR AGRIC USE: AIRBAGS | $6K | 0.00% | -- |
INFLATORS & MODULES FOR AIRBAGS
PARTS,NESOI,OF MVS,NESOI, HDS 8701-8705, AIRBAGS
PARTS OF TRACTORS, NESOI, EX FOR AGR USE: AIRBAGS
PARTS OF TRACTORS SUITABLE FOR AGRIC USE: AIRBAGS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8708950000 | AIRBAGS FOR MOT VEH FOR HDS 8701 TO 8705, PARTS | $86.4M |
AIRBAGS FOR MOT VEH FOR HDS 8701 TO 8705, PARTS
24.7M no
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $76.2M | $29.6M | -$46.6M |
| YSLETA, TX | $31.2M | -- | -$31.2M |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | $20.0M | $9.1M | -$10.9M |