U.S. imports of Safety Seat Belts for Motor Vehicles (HS 870821) totaled $40.6M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Safety Seat Belts for Motor Vehicles paid $3.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, automotive safety seat belts are a federally regulated occupant-restraint component that must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) requirements before installation in vehicles sold in the US market. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (8708210000), covering belts for vehicles of headings 8701 through 8705. Mexico is the dominant supplier, reflecting deep integration with North American vehicle assembly programs, with South Korea and China also significant sources.
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4.5K import shipments a month
Yes — the US schedule collapses this heading into one 10-digit line, 8708210000, covering safety seat belts for all vehicle types under headings 8701 to 8705, including passenger cars, trucks, and tractors. Importers do not need to distinguish belt type for classification purposes, but must still verify FMVSS compliance for the intended vehicle application.
Yes. Seat belts classified under 8708210000 imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the current applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions are subject to ongoing review.
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Subheading 15 of 15 in heading 8708
Subheading 870821 · $40.6M of $7.4B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708210000 | Safety Seat Belts for Vehicles in 8701 to 8705 | $40.3M | 7.85% | 73.88% | $3.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8708210000 | Safety Seat Belts for Vehicles in 8701 to 8705 | $9.0M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$40.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $435.8M of Safety Seat Belts for Motor Vehicles and exported $96.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and South Korea together supply 90% of it. China pays 44.1% duty; Mexico 5.5%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.85% of imports for consumption.