HS HEADING 8710

Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles

HEADING

8710

CHAPTER

87 — Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

In plain English

This category includes tanks and other armored fighting vehicles that are motorized, regardless of whether they have weapons installed, along with the parts designed for these vehicles. The classification system groups all of these items together under a single code without creating further subdivisions. Consequently, there is no additional breakdown of these goods into more specific types or categories within this section.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8710.00

Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles

Chapter 87 classification notes

Heavily protected sector globally. Duty rates 2.5% (US cars) to 100%+ (some developing countries). EU-Japan EPA eliminated 10% EU car duty. Type approval/homologation required. Emissions standards (Euro 6, EPA Tier 3) must be met.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 87

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