Benin HS Code

HS Code 870540: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Concretemixer lorries in Benin

Q: Is HS code 870540 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870540 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 870540?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 870540 in Benin?

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What is HS Code 870540 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 870540 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Concretemixer lorries. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 870540 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Heading 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units).

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Classification Path of HS Code 870540 in Benin

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 87

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

HS Code 8705

Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)

HS Code 870540

HS Code 8705400000

Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): Concrete-mixer lorries

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 870540 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8705

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 8705

1 870590: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Other $11.2M 2 870510: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Crane lorries $3.5M 3 870540: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Concretemixer lorries $2.7M

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Top Benin export Product Under HS Code 8705

1 870590: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Other $889.4K 2 870510: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Crane lorries $859.6K 3 870540: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Concretemixer lorries $160.8K

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Related HS Code to Benin Concrete Mixer Trucks (870540)

HS Code 8705400000

Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): Concrete-mixer lorries

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) : Single axle tractors

HS Code 870120

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) : Road tractors for semitrailers

HS Code 870130

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) : Tracklaying tractors

HS Code 870191

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) : Other, of an engine power : Not exceeding 18 kW

HS Code 870192

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) : Other, of an engine power : Exceeding 18 kW but not exceeding 37 kW

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870540 in Benin?

HS code 870540 covers Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concretemixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) : Concretemixer lorries in Benin. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8705 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 870540 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 870540?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870540 in Benin?