HS Code:
The Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes category, classified under HS Code 870892, includes parts and accessories of motor vehicles, specifically components designed to reduce noise and manage exhaust emissions. These products are critical for vehicle performance, environmental compliance, and noise pollution control. This category covers a range of products such as catalytic converters, silencers, and exhaust manifolds, primarily used in the automotive industry for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 5.1 billion
20.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 3.8 billion
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 3.2 billion
12.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.9 billion
11.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.8 billion
7.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Shift towards electric vehicles (EVs)
Reduced demand for traditional mufflers and exhaust systems as EVs do not require exhaust components, pushing manufacturers to innovate or diversify product lines.
2022
Stricter emission regulations
Increased demand for advanced exhaust systems with catalytic converters and particulate filters to meet global standards like Euro 6 and EPA Tier 3.
2021-2022
Growth in aftermarket sales
Rising demand for replacement parts and performance exhaust systems in developing markets due to aging vehicle fleets.
2020-2022
The European Union introduced stricter Euro 7 standards, mandating advanced exhaust systems for all new vehicles sold in the region starting 2025.
March 2023
Increased production costs for manufacturers but also higher demand for compliant exhaust systems.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on automotive parts, including mufflers and exhaust pipes, boosting bilateral trade.
January 2023
Enhanced market access for Chinese exporters to the US, potentially increasing competition.
Mexico saw a significant increase in automotive parts manufacturing, driven by nearshoring trends and the USMCA agreement, with a focus on exhaust systems.
July 2023
Strengthened Mexico's position as a key supplier to the North American market, influencing trade flows.