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U.S. imports of automotive safety airbags with inflator systems and parts (HS 870895) totaled $177.8M in July 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Automotive Safety Airbags with Inflator Systems and Parts paid $8.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $52.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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11.2K shipments/mo
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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Subheading 9 of 15 in heading 8708
Subheading 870895 · $177.8M of $6.9B
ImportsExports
Imports
$177.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$90.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708952000 | Parts,NESOI,of Mvs,NESOI, Hds 8701-8705, Airbags | $90.5M | 4.70% | 27.26% | $4.3M |
| 8708950500 | Inflators & Modules for Airbags | $87.3M | 4.63% | 31.31% | $4.0M |
| 8708951000 | Parts of Tractors Suitable for Agric Use: Airbags | $9K | 15.13% | 60.54% | $1K |
| 8708951500 | Parts of Tractors, NESOI, Ex for Agr Use: Airbags | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8708950000 | Airbags for Mot Veh for Hds 8701 to 8705, Parts | $90.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Vietnam together supply 87% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
69.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.67%.