HS-2 · Chapter 87
HS chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway
Section XVII — Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment
Goods classified under this chapter include a variety of vehicles such as motor cars, tractors, and motorcycles, as well as their parts and accessories. For instance, if you're importing a shipment of electric bicycles, you'll need to navigate the relevant headings to determine the correct classification.
To find the appropriate HS-4 code, start by examining the product's primary function. For example, if your vehicle is designed for transporting goods, you would look at heading 8704. If it’s a passenger vehicle, consider heading 8702 or 8703. Each heading has specific criteria that can help narrow down your choice.
Once you identify the HS-4 code, you can drill down to the HS-6 level by checking the detailed notes and descriptions. For instance, if you have a special purpose vehicle, you might refer to heading 8705 and then explore the subcategories to find the exact match for your product's specifications.
Terms & reference phrasing
These phrases describe how this chapter is discussed in trade, customs, and search—they stay on this page for context; they are not search shortcuts.
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- how to classify vehicles under HS-87
- HS-4 codes for motorcycles and bicycles
- determining HS-6 for vehicle accessories
- importing special purpose vehicles regulations
- exporting tractors and their parts
- understanding HS codes for public transport
- vehicle classification for customs clearance
- guidelines for HS-87 vehicle imports
Examples & common questions
Example products are typical trade descriptions. Questions below are how people often frame classification for this chapter—use them as reading context, then confirm against your tariff book and legal notes.
Example products
- Electric bicycles for personal transport
- Heavy-duty tractors for agricultural use
- Passenger vans designed for public transport
- Motorcycles with side-cars for recreational use
- Delivery trucks for transporting goods
- Armoured vehicles for military applications
- Baby carriages and their components
- Trailers for transporting non-motorized loads
Common classification questions
- What HS code do I use for electric bicycles?
- How to classify a delivery truck in HS-87?
- Are motorcycles classified differently than bicycles?
- What are the requirements for importing tractors?
- How do I find the right HS-6 code for vehicle parts?
- What is the HS code for armoured vehicles?
- Do baby carriages fall under HS-87?
- What are the special purpose vehicles in HS-87?
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the HS code for electric bicycles?
- Electric bicycles typically fall under HS-4 heading **8712** for bicycles and other cycles.
- How do I classify a delivery truck?
- Delivery trucks are classified under HS-4 heading **8704**, which covers vehicles for the transport of goods.
- Are motorcycles and bicycles classified the same way?
- No, motorcycles are classified under HS-4 heading **8711**, while bicycles are under **8712**.
- What do I need to check for special purpose vehicles?
- For special purpose vehicles, refer to HS-4 heading **8705** and ensure the vehicle's function aligns with the description.
- What is the HS code for armoured fighting vehicles?
- Armoured fighting vehicles are classified under HS-4 heading **8710**.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 87 (16)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
| HS-4 | WCO heading text | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| 8701 | Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709) | |
| 8702 | Vehicles; public transport passenger type | |
| 8703 | Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars | |
| 8704 | Vehicles; for the transport of goods | |
| 8705 | Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc) | |
| 8706 | Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | |
| 8707 | Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | |
| 8708 | Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | |
| 8709 | Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof | |
| 8710 | Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles | |
| 8711 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars | |
| 8712 | Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised | |
| 8713 | Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled | |
| 8714 | Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713 | |
| 8715 | Baby carriages and parts thereof | |
| 8716 | Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof |
Browse first heading (HS-4 8701)
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