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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 are common trade terms used for this chapter. Use them as context, not as a substitute for legal wording.
HS-87 vehicles · motor cars classification · tractor HS code · motorcycle parts · public transport vehicles · special purpose vehicles · vehicle accessories · bicycles HS code · armoured fighting vehicles · self-propelled works trucks · HS-4 vehicle codes · HS-6 classification · importing vehicles · exporting vehicle parts · vehicle transport regulations
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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
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Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
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
How to classify a delivery truck in HS-87?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
Are motorcycles classified differently than bicycles?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
What are the requirements for importing tractors?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
How do I find the right HS-6 code for vehicle parts?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
What is the HS code for armoured vehicles?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
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.
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
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