Nigeria HS Code

HS Code 870490: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other in Nigeria

Q: Is HS code 870490 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870490 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Nigeria extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 870490?

Nigeria classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally ECOWAS CET), 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 870490 in Nigeria?

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

What is HS Code 870490 in Nigeria

Under Nigeria's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET), HS Code 870490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Nigeria extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 870490 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 870490 in Nigeria

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 870490

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other

HS Code 8704909000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other

HS Code 8704909019

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Other Fully Built Unit (FBU)

HS Code 8704909012

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Other Fully Built Unit(FBU) for the assembly industry

HS Code 8704909011

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Presented Semi knocked down (SKD) for the assembly industry

HS Code 8704901000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Presented completely knocked down (CKD) or unassembled for the assembly industry

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

In Nigeria, HS 870490 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name ECOWAS CET

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.gov.ng/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8704

Top Nigeria import Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $188.8M 2 870431: Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $105.2M 3 870423: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes $95.7M

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Related HS Code to Nigeria Other Goods Transport Vehicles (870490)

HS Code 8704901000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Presented completely knocked down (CKD) or unassembled for the assembly industry

HS Code 8704909000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other

HS Code 8704909011

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Presented Semi knocked down (SKD) for the assembly industry

HS Code 8704909012

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Other Fully Built Unit(FBU) for the assembly industry

HS Code 8704909019

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods: Other: Other: Other Fully Built Unit (FBU)

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 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870490 in Nigeria?

HS code 870490 covers Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other in Nigeria. 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 ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 870490 the same across all countries?

What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 870490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870490 in Nigeria?