U.S. exports of Motor Vehicle Seats (HS 940120) totaled $37.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Seats paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAutomotive seating is a high-volume input for US vehicle assembly and aftermarket supply chains, consolidated into a single 10-digit tariff line (9401200000) regardless of material or configuration. Mexico is the dominant supplier, reflecting deep integration with North American automotive manufacturing under USMCA, with China and Canada also significant sources. Seats subject to Section 301 tariffs when originating from China represent a meaningful cost consideration for importers sourcing from that origin. Classification disputes most often arise at the boundary with parts of seats (HTS 9401.90) when importing seat frames, mechanisms, or cushion assemblies separately.
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6.0K import shipments a month
Seat frames, recliner mechanisms, and cushion assemblies imported separately from a complete seat are generally classified as parts of seats under HTS 9401.90 rather than under 9401.20, which covers complete or substantially complete seats. The key test is whether the article, as imported, constitutes a finished seat ready for installation or merely a component. Importers should document the assembly state and intended use to support their classification position.
Yes. Motor vehicle seats originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusion orders in effect at the time of entry, as the scope and exclusion status of specific product categories have changed over time.
Subheading 3 of 16 in heading 9401
Subheading 940120 · $37.8M of $318.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$37.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $210.0M of Motor Vehicle Seats and exported $362.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9401200000 | Seats of A Kind Used for Motor Vehicles | $21.0M | 9.73% | 43.68% | $2.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9401200000 | Seats of A Kind Used for Motor Vehicles | $37.8M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 87% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
54.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.73% of imports for consumption.