HS Code:
The 'Mufflers and exhaust pipes; parts thereof' category, classified under HS Code 870892, encompasses components used in the exhaust systems of motor vehicles. These products are critical for reducing noise, controlling emissions, and ensuring the efficient operation of internal combustion engines. This category includes complete mufflers, exhaust pipes, and their associated parts, which are primarily made from steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. The global trade of these products is driven by the automotive industry, with demand influenced by vehicle production, environmental regulations, and aftermarket replacement needs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 2.8 billion
18.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.1 billion
13.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.9 billion
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
9.9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.2 billion
7.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
4.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied 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 exhaust systems as EVs do not require mufflers or exhaust pipes, pushing manufacturers to diversify product lines.
2022
Stricter emission regulations
Increased demand for advanced exhaust systems with catalytic converters and particulate filters to meet Euro 6 and similar standards.
2021
Growth in aftermarket segment
Rising vehicle age in developing countries boosts replacement demand for mufflers and exhaust pipes.
2020
The European Union introduced tighter emission regulations under Euro 7 standards, mandating advanced exhaust systems for new vehicles.
November 2022
Increased production costs for manufacturers but also higher demand for compliant exhaust components.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has reduced tariffs on automotive parts, facilitating trade of mufflers and exhaust pipes within the region.
July 2020
Strengthened supply chains and increased exports from Mexico to the US and Canada.
China has introduced incentives for local production of automotive parts, including exhaust systems, to reduce reliance on imports.
March 2021
Potential reduction in export volumes from other countries to China as domestic supply grows.