HS Code 870894
6-digit classification for Steering Wheels, Steering Columns…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 : Other parts and accessories : Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Also searched as: steering wheel, steering column, steering box, steering rack, power steering, steering parts
Classification
How 870894 breaks down
Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts
Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Short answer
What HS code 870894 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 870894 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for steering wheels, steering columns and…; often searched as steering wheel, steering column, steering box. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 870894?
Buyers sourcing steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 870894 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 870894
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 870894 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8708
Other HS codes under 8708
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705". If 870894 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 870894: common questions
What is HS code 870894?
HS code 870894 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 : Other parts and accessories : Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof". The first two digits (87) are the chapter — Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts — and digits 3-4 (8708) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 870894?
Common products classified under 870894 include steering wheel, steering column, steering box, steering rack, power steering, steering parts and similar items matching steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 870894?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 870894 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (870894) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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