U.S. exports of Motor Vehicle Seats (SITC 82112) totaled $33.8M in September 2026.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Seats paid $2.0M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataDesigned 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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5.8K import shipments a month
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.
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.
Basic heading 89 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 82112 · $33.8M of $18.4B
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Exports · September 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 87% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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$19.8MYoY · free account
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$33.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $217.1M of Motor Vehicle Seats and exported $377.7M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.