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U.S. imports of safety seat belts for motor vehicles (HS 870821) totaled $37.6M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Safety Seat Belts for Motor Vehicles paid $2.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.4% on $27.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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4.4K shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 87
Subheading 15 of 15 in heading 8708
Subheading 870821 · $37.6M of $6.9B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708210000 | Safety Seat Belts for Vehicles in 8701 to 8705 | $37.6M | 6.80% | 72.47% | $2.6M |
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 | $8.1M |
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
$37.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$8.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Korea, South together supply 93% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
28.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.80%.