Malawi HS Code

HS Code 87042221: "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen yearsof GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes" in Malawi

Q: What is HS code 87042221 in Malawi?

HS code 87042221 covers "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen yearsof GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes" in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Q: Is HS code 87042221 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 87042221 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Malawi under HS-MW and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 87042221?

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 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 87042221 in Malawi?

The official source is https://www.mra.mw/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 87042221 in Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), HS Code 87042221 is classified as "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen yearsof GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes". Malawi's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 87042221 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 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.

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Classification Path of HS Code 87042221 in Malawi

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 8704

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

HS Code 87042221

"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen yearsof GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes"

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 87042221 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8704

Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $2.2M 2 870423: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes $1.4M 3 870422: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $462.6K

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Top Malawi export Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870410: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Dumpers designed for offhighway use $245.1K 2 870432: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes $69.3K 3 870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $23.6K

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Related HS Code to Malawi Medium Diesel Trucks (5-20t) (87042221)

HS Code 87042210

"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : GVW exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 10 tonnes"

HS Code 87042222

"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles with more thanfifteen (15) years from the yearof manufacture of GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes"

HS Code 87042291

"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : GVW exceeding 15 tonnes but notexceeding 20 tonnes Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen (15) years"

HS Code 87042292

"Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : GVW exceeding 15 tonnes but notexceeding 20 tonnes Vehicles with more than fifteen (15)from the year of manufacture ."

HS Code 870410

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Dumpers designed for offhighway use

HS Code 870421

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870423

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes

HS Code 870431

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870432

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870490

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87042221 in Malawi?

HS code 87042221 covers "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine ""diesel or semi-diesel engine"" of a gross vehicle weight > 5 t but <= 20 t (excl. dumpers for off-highway use of subheading 8704.10 and special purpose motor vehicles of heading 8705) : Vehicles manufactured within aperiod not exceeding fifteen yearsof GVW exceeding 10 tonnesbut not exceeding 15 tonnes" in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Is HS code 87042221 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 87042221?

Where can I officially look up HS code 87042221 in Malawi?