Road wheels and their components are a high-volume automotive supply chain product dominated by Chinese, German, and East Asian manufacturers, with significant antidumping duty exposure particularly in US and EU markets targeting Chinese aluminum wheel imports. Country of origin is critically important due to active trade remedy cases, and buyers frequently seek to verify supply chain provenance to avoid punitive tariffs. Demand is closely tied to global vehicle production rates and the robust aftermarket replacement cycle, making this a relatively inelastic category despite price volatility in upstream aluminum markets.
HS Code 870870 covers Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 870870 are used across Automotive OEM, Aftermarket Retail, Commercial Vehicle Fleets, Racing & Performance. Demand is driven by Vehicle production volumes, Automotive aftermarket demand, Infrastructure investment, Consumer vehicle customization trends.
Major exporting countries include China, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, United States based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Vehicle production volumes, Automotive aftermarket demand, Infrastructure investment, Consumer vehicle customization trends. Input costs are influenced by Aluminum alloy or steel.
Active US trade measures:
Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.
US importers of Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 15% + SWS 0% + IGST 5% = 20.75% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 870870 |
| Product | Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components |
| Chapter | 87 — Automotive Parts & Accessories |
| Major exporting countries | China, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, United States |
| Primary industries | Automotive OEM, Aftermarket Retail, Commercial Vehicle Fleets, Racing & Performance |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | HTS10 classification dependent |
| EU duty framework | 4.50% MFN |
| India BCD | 15% BCD |
Logitality sourcing intelligence for HS 870870 combines global trade corridors, tariff data, commodity cost signals, FX movement, and supplier-country analysis to compare origins by estimated landed cost.
Compare supplier countries for HS 870870 by full duty stack and landed cost.
Run sourcing intelligence →Read the detailed sourcing guide for HS 870870 Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components, including supplier-country analysis, trade-flow context, and procurement considerations.
HS 870870 Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components: Sourcing, Duties & Cost Outlook 2025 →
HS Code 870870 covers Vehicle Road Wheels and Wheel Components and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: 4.50% MFN. India: 15% BCD.
Major exporting countries include China, Germany, Mexico, Turkey, United States, based on recent trade reporting.