HS HEADING 8716

Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

HEADING

8716

CHAPTER

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

In plain English

This category covers trailers, semi-trailers, and other vehicles that do not have their own engines, along with the parts used for these items. The specific types of trailers are distinguished by their design or function, such as those built for living or camping, those designed to load or unload themselves for farming, and tanker versions. Other non-tanker trailers and miscellaneous vehicles not listed elsewhere in this group are also included. Finally, the classification accounts for parts specifically intended for these trailers, semi-trailers, and non-mechanically propelled vehicles.

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

6-digit subheadings (7)

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

8716.10

Trailers and semi-trailers; of the caravan type, for housing or camping

8716.20

Trailers and semi-trailers; self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes

8716.31

Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers

8716.39

Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type)

8716.40

Trailers and semi-trailers; n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3

8716.80

Vehicles; n.e.c. in heading no. 8716

8716.90

Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled; parts thereof for heading no. 8716

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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