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
In plain English
This category includes self-propelled work trucks and platform tractors designed for moving goods over short distances in industrial or transport settings, excluding those equipped with lifting gear. The classification separates these vehicles based on their power source, distinguishing between electric models used in factories, warehouses, docks, and airports, and non-electric versions used in similar locations or on railway platforms. Additionally, specific provisions cover the parts belonging to these vehicles.
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Vehicles; electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports
Vehicles; (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms
Vehicles; parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709
Chapter 87 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
SUVs vs trucks — the US classifies some SUVs as trucks (25% duty) vs cars (2.5%). Electric vehicles may have specific duty concessions in some countries.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 87
- 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 tran…
- 8704 — Vehicles; for the transport of goods
- 8705 — Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons…
- 8706 — Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 87…
- 8707 — Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to…
- 8708 — Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705
- 8710 — Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not …
- 8711 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary mo…
- 8712 — Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised
- 8713 — Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise …
- 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…