🔥 What Is GB 8410? Understanding China’s Automotive Interior Flammability Standard

When sourcing car interior products from Chinese suppliers, especially seat covers, floor mats, and headliners, understanding the local safety standards is crucial. One such important regulation is GB 8410, a Chinese national standard that evaluates the burning behavior of automotive interior materials. This post will break it down for you—and show why it matters if you're importing car accessories from China.

 

🇨🇳 What Is GB 8410?

GB 8410-2006 is the official Chinese flammability standard for interior materials used in cars. It specifies how materials like fabrics, leathers, and composites behave under horizontal burning conditions.

  • Full name: GB 8410-2006 "Flammability of Automotive Interior Materials"
  • Scope: Applies to materials used on vehicle ceilings, seats, dashboards, door panels, and flooring
  • Objective: To slow down flame spread and reduce fire risk inside vehicles
  • Test method: Horizontal burning test using a controlled flame for 15 seconds


🔬 How Is the Test Performed?

  • Sample size: 356 mm × 102 mm (about 14" × 4")
  • Mounting: Horizontal position in a test chamber
  • Flame exposure: Material is exposed to a 38 mm (1.5 inch) flame for 15 seconds
  • Result: Flame spread speed must not exceed 100 mm/min (about 4 inches/min)

The formula to calculate burning rate is:

Burn rate = 60 × (burn distance ÷ time)


🇺🇸 How Does It Compare to FMVSS 302?

GB 8410 is very similar to the U.S. FMVSS 302 standard, which is the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard used by U.S. automakers. Both assess how fast a flame spreads along a material in a horizontal orientation.

Feature GB 8410 (China) FMVSS 302 (USA)
Flame exposure time 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max burn rate allowed 100 mm/min 102 mm/min
Orientation Horizontal Horizontal
Common goal Reduce cabin fire hazards Reduce cabin fire hazards

So if a product passes GB 8410, it’s likely to pass FMVSS 302 as well—with slight verification.


🛠️ Why Does This Matter for Buyers?

If you're buying car interior accessories from China for resale in the U.S., understanding GB 8410 can help you:

  • ✅ Choose safer, flame-retardant materials
  • ✅ Ask the right questions to your supplier (e.g. “Is your seat cover GB 8410 certified?”)
  • ✅ Ensure better compliance with U.S. safety standards
  • ✅ Lower the risk of returns or recalls due to fire-safety concerns


🧵 How We Use GB 8410 at Bespoke Master

At Shiren Car Interiors, we manufacture and export a wide range of automotive seat covers, floor mats, and steering wheel covers. Our materials are tested according to GB 8410 to ensure they meet international fire-retardant standards.

Whether you're an Amazon FBA seller, a Shopify store owner, or an automotive brand, our flame-resistant materials help you stand out with safety and quality.


📦 Need Custom GB 8410-Tested Materials?

Contact our team to learn how we can customize products for your vehicle models with tested, certified, and export-ready materials.

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