HS Code 8704Vehicles; for the transport of goods
13 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 16 in Chapter 87 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8704 covers trucks and goods vehicles, from off-highway dumpers to electric trucks. Which subheading you use depends on the engine and the weight of the vehicle.
Heading 8704 is finely cut: 13 six-digit codes, 870410 to 870490, all of them under “Vehicles; for the transport of goods”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 4 of 16 in Chapter 87, Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, which runs to 98 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8704
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 870410 | Vehicles; dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods |
| 870421 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 |
| 870422 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 |
| 870423 | Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 |
| 870431 | Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 |
| 870432 | Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 |
| 870441 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motor as motor for propulsion, unassembled as in section 14, (gvw not exceeding 5000kg), for the transport of goods, vans |
| 870442 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg |
| 870443 | Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg |
| 870451 | Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5,000kg |
| 870452 | Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg |
| 870460 | Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion |
| 870490 | Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704 |
What is included in HS code 8704?
Heading 8704 is for motor vehicles built to carry goods. In daily speech these are trucks, lorries and goods vans. The official wording is "Vehicles; for the transport of goods". The idea is simple: if the vehicle is mainly made to move cargo on the road, it belongs here.
You may also see this called HSN code 8704. It points to the same heading. The heading is part of the Chapter 87 vehicles group, so the Chapter 87 page is the place to compare it with other vehicle types.
8704 codes by engine type and GVW
The codes split first by how the vehicle is powered, and then by gross vehicle weight (GVW). GVW is the weight of the vehicle plus the most load it is rated to carry. Here is the plain-English grouping of the codes listed above.
- 870421, 870422, 870423: diesel (compression-ignition) trucks. The weight bands are up to 5 tonnes, over 5 up to 20 tonnes, and over 20 tonnes.
- 870431, 870432: petrol (spark-ignition) trucks.
- 870441, 870442, 870443: diesel hybrids that also use an electric motor.
- 870451, 870452: petrol hybrids with an electric motor.
- 870490: other goods vehicles that are not named elsewhere in the heading.
How to pick the right 8704 subheading
Work through the questions in order. Stop at the first one that fits.
Read the exact words of the code, because one small detail can change the result. The 870441 text, for example, also mentions vans and an unassembled state. Note too that the diesel and petrol codes use tonnes, while the hybrid codes use kg. Five tonnes is the same as 5,000 kg. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
- Is it a dumper made for off-highway use? Use 870410.
- What drives it? Diesel only, petrol only, diesel plus electric, petrol plus electric, or electric only.
- What is its GVW? Compare it with the 5 tonne and 20 tonne bands.
- Does it fit none of these? Use 870490.
8704 vs nearby Chapter 87 headings
Many mistakes come from picking a neighbouring heading. These are the main boundaries.
- 8703: motor cars and vehicles made mainly to carry people. A pickup or van built mainly for people goes here. One built mainly for goods goes in 8704.
- 8705: special purpose vehicles, such as breakdown lorries, road sweepers and mobile workshops. They do a job instead of carrying cargo.
- A bare chassis with an engine goes here, not in 8704.
- 8709: works trucks, self-propelled, for short moves inside factories and warehouses.
- 8716: trailers and semi-trailers, which are not mechanically propelled.
- 8701: tractors.
HS code 8704 import and export data
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To start, search 8704 and open the live shipment records for trucks and goods vehicles by country. You can then move to the import data and export data pages, or look up goods vehicle buyers and suppliers.
Related
- Chapter 87 HS codes: vehicles
- HS 8701 tractors
- HS 8703 passenger motor cars
- HS 8705 special purpose vehicles
- HS 8706 chassis fitted with engines
- HS 8707 vehicle bodies and cabs
- HS 8708 motor vehicle parts
- HS 8709 works trucks
- HS 8716 trailers and semi-trailers
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- Truck export data
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- Goods vehicle suppliers
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Nearby headings in Chapter 87
- 8701Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)12 codes
- 8702Vehicles; public transport passenger type5 codes
- 8703Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport…14 codes
- 8705Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or…5 codes
- 8706Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to…1 code
- 8707Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 87052 codes
- 8708Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 870515 codes
- 8709Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling…3 codes
- 8710Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted…1 code
- 8711Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor…7 codes
- 8712Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised1 code
- 8713Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise…2 codes
Who ships under 8704?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 13 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8704: common questions
What is HS code 8704?
It is the heading for motor vehicles used to transport goods, such as trucks and goods vans. It sits in Chapter 87, which covers vehicles.
What is the HS code for electric trucks?
Electric trucks with only an electric motor for propulsion go under 870460. Hybrids that also have a diesel or petrol engine fall under 870441 to 870452.
What is the HS code for a diesel truck over 20 tonnes?
A diesel-only truck with a GVW over 20 tonnes goes under 870423. If it also has an electric motor for propulsion, use 870443.
Are pickup vans classified under 8704 or 8703?
It depends on the main purpose. A vehicle made mainly to carry people goes in 8703. One made to carry goods goes in 8704.
Is a truck chassis with engine classified under 8704?
No.
What does 870490 cover?
It covers other goods vehicles that are not named in any other subheading of 8704. Use it only after you have ruled out the more specific codes.
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