Uganda HS Code

HS Code 87042290: "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): Other" in Uganda

Q: What is HS code 87042290 in Uganda?

HS code 87042290 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): Other" in Uganda. 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 EAC CET.

Q: Is HS code 87042290 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 87042290 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Uganda under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Uganda use to classify HS code 87042290?

Uganda classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), 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 87042290 in Uganda?

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

What is HS Code 87042290 in Uganda

Under Uganda's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 87042290 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): Other". Uganda's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 87042290 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 87042290 in Uganda

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 87042290

"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): Other"

Uganda Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Uganda, HS 87042290 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.ura.go.ug/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8704

Top Uganda 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 $55.5M 2 870423: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes $46.6M 3 870422: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $35.9M

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Top Uganda export Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870423: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes $6.0M 2 870422: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $3.8M 3 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $1.7M

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Related HS Code to Uganda Medium Diesel Trucks (5-20t) (87042290)

HS Code 87042210

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

HS Code 870110

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

87042290 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87042290 in Uganda?

HS code 87042290 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): Other" in Uganda. 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 EAC CET.

Is HS code 87042290 the same across all countries?

What system does Uganda use to classify HS code 87042290?

Where can I officially look up HS code 87042290 in Uganda?