HS Code 8710Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
1 six-digit code · Heading 10 of 16 in Chapter 87 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8710 is where customs files armoured fighting vehicles, and this page helps you check that your goods fit and find who trades them.
Heading 8710does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles” classify at the single six-digit code 871000. The heading is number 10 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 8710
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 871000 | Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles |
What HS code 8710 covers
Think of 8710 as the home of armed-forces style land vehicles. A vehicle fits if it carries armour, is built to fight, and moves under its own power. Tanks are the clearest case.
Weapons are not the test. A motorised armoured vehicle counts whether guns are fitted or left off. Parts made for these vehicles are named in the same heading, so you do not need to look for them elsewhere.
People write this heading in different ways. Traders in India often say HSN code 8710. US sources write HTS 8710 and spell the word armored. The base digits come from the WCO nomenclature, so they match across countries. Each country then builds its own tariff classification on top of them.
HS 871000 and your customs description
When you fill in a customs form, enter 871000 for goods in this heading. Make the customs description on your invoice follow the wording of the heading as closely as you can. A clear match helps officers agree with your choice.
Some countries ask for extra digits after the six. If yours does, check its own tariff schedule. Duty rates differ from country to country, so this page states none. The HS code classifier can help you confirm the heading before you file.
How 8710 differs from nearby Chapter 87 headings
Most mistakes happen between neighbouring headings. These short rules help you tell them apart.
- 8705 is for special purpose motor vehicles that carry neither people nor goods, such as breakdown lorries and mobile workshops. A working vehicle of that kind goes there. A motorised armoured fighting vehicle goes in 8710.
- 8704 is for vehicles that transport goods. A vehicle built to carry a load belongs there, not in 8710.
- 8708 covers parts and accessories only for the vehicles of 8701 to 8705. Parts of armoured fighting vehicles are named in 8710 itself, so they do not move to 8708.
- 8706 is for chassis fitted with engines, and 8707 is for bodies and cabs. Both serve the vehicles of 8701 to 8705, not 8710.
HS 8710 import and export data
A code tells you what a product is. Shipment records tell you who trades it. Here is what EximDataX offers for this heading.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try 8710 or 871000 and see the records for your own market.
Related
- Chapter 87 vehicles HS codes
- HS 8705 special purpose motor vehicles
- HS 8704 goods transport vehicles
- HS 8708 motor vehicle parts
- HS 8706 chassis fitted with engines
- HS 8707 vehicle bodies and cabs
- Heading 8709
- Heading 8711
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Nearby headings in Chapter 87
- 8704Vehicles; for the transport of goods13 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
- 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
- 8714Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 87139 codes
- 8715Baby carriages and parts thereof1 code
- 8716Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts…7 codes
Who ships under 8710?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code 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 8710: common questions
What does HS 8710 mean?
It is the heading customs uses for motorised armoured fighting vehicles and their parts. It sits in Chapter 87, which belongs to Section XVII.
What is HS code 871000?
It is the code you enter for goods in this heading. Nothing below it in the WCO list asks you to pick a sub-type.
Are parts of armoured fighting vehicles classified under 8710?
Yes. The heading text names parts of such vehicles, so they stay here.
Does a vehicle need weapons to fall under HS 8710?
No. Armed or unarmed, it fits if it is motorised and built as an armoured fighting vehicle.
What is the difference between HS 8710 and 8705 special purpose vehicles?
Heading 8705 is for work vehicles with a special job. Heading 8710 is for vehicles made to fight.
Who imports tanks and armoured vehicles under HS 8710?
Import filings under this heading show who brought the goods in. Open the live 8710 records on EximDataX to look at them.
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