SITCSection 8

Motor Vehicle Seats

Name: Motor Vehicle Seats (SITC 82112) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 82112Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $18.9M; YTD $133.7M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $31.2M

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U.S. exports of motor vehicle seats (SITC 82112) totaled $31.2M in July 2026.

Importers of Motor Vehicle Seats paid $2.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $8.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Designed for installation in passenger cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, automotive seats are a significant traded component in both OEM supply chains and the aftermarket replacement sector. Seats of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and seats from certain other origins may face antidumping or countervailing duty scrutiny depending on the specific product and supplier. Classification here turns on the seat being purpose-built for motor vehicles — a distinction from aircraft seats (82111) and general-purpose seating — with material composition (leather, fabric, or mixed) and adjustment mechanisms relevant to more granular HTS subheading determination.

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5.5K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$18.9MYoY · Pro

Exports

$31.2MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$33.9M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 228 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.04%

Basic heading 82112 · $18.9M of $44.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Exports · July 2026

Countries

destination

Mexico and Canada together take 88% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

origin

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the presence of integrated heating or massage functions affect the classification of a motor vehicle seat?

Integrated features such as seat heaters, ventilation systems, or massage mechanisms do not change the fundamental classification of a motor vehicle seat, provided the seating function remains primary. The seat is still classified as a motor vehicle seat, though the additional electrical components should be disclosed in the entry documentation and may affect valuation.

Are aftermarket replacement seats for passenger cars classified the same as OEM seats?

Yes — both OEM and aftermarket replacement seats designed for motor vehicles classify in the same heading. The distinction between OEM and aftermarket is commercially significant but not a tariff-classification criterion. What matters is that the seat is designed and marketed for motor vehicle use, not its position in the supply chain.