Chapter 87 covers railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds; road motor vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles and other land vehicles and parts thereof. The core of this chapter is land transport vehicles and their dedicated parts, but note that not all vehicle parts are classified in this chapter; classification depends on the universality of the part. Heading 8708 is dedicated to parts and accessories of motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, including bumpers, brakes, gearboxes, drive axles, wheels, suspension systems, radiators, etc. However, note that certain parts, if they are general-purpose parts (such as bolts, springs), may be classified in other chapters. This heading is further subdivided according to part type. Code 870811 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "87" represent Chapter 87 (vehicles and parts and accessories thereof, other than railway vehicles); digits 3-4 "08" represent heading 8708 (parts and accessories of motor vehicles); digits 5-6 "11" represent subheading 870811, specifically "bumpers (of metal)". Note that subheading 870811 covers only metal bumpers; non-metal bumpers are classified under 870810 (other bumpers and parts thereof). The goods are metal bumpers, dedicated to motor vehicles (such as automobiles), falling within the scope of parts of heading 8708. Since bumpers are dedicated parts of motor vehicles and the material is metal, they are classified under 870811. If they were plastic bumpers, they would be classified under 870810; if they were general-purpose metal articles (such as those without a clear vehicle use), they might be classified under Chapter 73.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be accurately described as "bumper" or "metal bumper", avoiding the general term "auto parts". Material: Clearly declare the main material of the bumper, such as "steel", "iron", "aluminum", etc. Being metal is the key to classification under 870811. Applicable Vehicle Model: Declare the type of motor vehicle to which the bumper applies, such as "passenger car", "off-road vehicle", "truck", etc., which must be within the range of 8701-8705. Brand: Fill in the brand of the bumper (such as original equipment brand or aftermarket brand); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Part Number: Provide the manufacturer's or industry part number (such as OEM number) to facilitate identification of the specific model. Use: Briefly explain the use of the bumper, such as "used to absorb and mitigate external impact and protect the vehicle body". State: Declare the state of the bumper, such as "finished product", "semi-finished product" or "unassembled"; finished products are directly classified under 870811. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Metal bumper Material: Steel Applicable Vehicle Model: Passenger car Brand: TOYOTA Part Number: 52119-0K090 Use: Used to absorb and mitigate external impact, protect the vehicle body State: Finished product HS Code: 87081100 Declaration elements: 1. Product Name: Metal bumper; 2. Material: Steel; 3. Applicable Vehicle Model: Passenger car; 4. Brand: TOYOTA; 5. Part Number: 52119-0K090; 6. Use: Absorb impact; 7. State: Finished product. Mistakenly classifying plastic bumpers under 870811, when they should actually be classified under 870810. Failure to declare the material, making it impossible for customs to determine whether it is metal. Mistakenly reporting a general-purpose metal bracket as a bumper, which may be classified under Chapter 73.

Core basis for classification: 1. The goods must be used for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705; 2. They must be bumpers, not other parts; 3. The material must be metal (such as steel, iron, aluminum, etc.); non-metal ones are classified under 870810. In addition, attention should be paid to the specificity of the bumper; if it is a general-purpose metal article, it is classified under Chapter 73. Relevant classification decisions of the General Administration of Customs and the "Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" are important references. 870810 Other bumpers and parts thereof: 870810 covers non-metal bumpers (such as plastic) and parts of bumpers (such as brackets, buffers), while 870811 is limited to metal bumpers. 870829 Other body parts: 870829 covers other body parts (such as doors, fenders, engine hoods); if bumpers were not separately named, they might be classified here, but bumpers have a dedicated subheading. 732690 Other articles of iron or steel: If a metal bumper is not clearly used for motor vehicles, or is a general-purpose metal article, it is classified under 732690, but dedicated bumpers are preferentially classified under 870811. 871410 Motorcycle parts: Motorcycle bumpers are classified under 871410, not 870811, because 8708 applies to vehicles of 8701-8705, while motorcycles are 8711. 870899 Other motor vehicle parts: 870899 is for other parts not elsewhere specified; bumpers are already named, so they are not classified here. Is it used for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705? Is the material metal (steel, iron, aluminum, etc.)? Is it a bumper rather than another body part? Is it already named under 870811 rather than 870810? Is it not a general-purpose metal article (such as unassembled or without a clear vehicle use)?

How do I look up the HS code for metal bumpers? First confirm that the goods are used for motor vehicles (8701-8705), the material is metal, and they are bumpers. Then look up heading 8708; subheading 870811 is for metal bumpers. You can confirm through the customs tariff, classification decisions, or by consulting a customs broker. Which code should plastic bumpers be classified under? Plastic bumpers are classified under 870810, because 870811 is limited to metal ones. Note that if a plastic bumper has a metal bracket, it is still classified according to the main material, usually under 870810. How are parts of bumpers (such as buffers) classified? Parts of bumpers, such as metal buffers, if specially designed for bumpers, are usually classified under 870810 (other bumpers and parts thereof). However, if they are general-purpose parts, they are classified according to material. Are motorcycle bumpers classified under 870811? No, motorcycle bumpers are classified under 871410, because 8708 applies to vehicles of headings 8701-8705, while motorcycles belong to 8711. How should the material be described when declaring? The main material should be clearly stated, such as "steel", "iron", "aluminum". If it is an alloy, the main composition must be indicated. Avoid using the general description "metal", to prevent classification under other subheadings. Can imported used bumpers be classified under 870811? Yes, but they must comply with the import regulations for used mechanical and electrical products. For classification, they are still judged by material and use, but relevant supporting documents must be provided. Where are general-purpose metal brackets for bumpers classified? If the bracket is a general-purpose metal article not specially designed for motor vehicle bumpers, it is classified under Chapter 73 (such as 732690). If it is dedicated, it is classified under 870810. How do I distinguish between 870811 and 870829? 870811 specifically refers to metal bumpers, while 870829 is for other body parts (such as doors, fenders). Bumpers are separately named, so they are not classified under 870829.