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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of motor vehicle seats (SITC 82112) totaled $20.6M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Seats paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $9.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Motor Vehicle Seats imports of $20.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.6M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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