HS Code 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

Q: Is HS code 87 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 87 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 87 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 87?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 87.

What is HS Code 87

HS Code 87 covers Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XVII (Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment). The two digits "87" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "87" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof Cover?

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 8701

Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)

HS Code 8702

Vehicles; public transport passenger type

HS Code 8703

Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

HS Code 8704

Vehicles; for the transport of goods

HS Code 8705

Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)

HS Code 8706

Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8707

Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8708

Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8709

Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof

HS Code 8710

Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles

HS Code 8711

Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars

HS Code 8712

Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised

HS Code 8713

Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled

HS Code 8714

Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713

HS Code 8715

Baby carriages and parts thereof

HS Code 8716

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

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What HS Codes for Vehicles Do Not Cover

Chapter 87 covers road vehicles, tractors, trailers, motorcycles, bicycles, and parts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Toy vehicles and models

Chapter 95

Aircraft and watercraft

Chapters 88, 89

Vehicle batteries (separately presented)

Chapter 85

Tracked construction and military vehicles

may shift to Chapter 84 or 93

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Vehicles HS 87

HS Code 8701

Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)

HS Code 8702

Vehicles; public transport passenger type

HS Code 8703

Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

HS Code 8704

Vehicles; for the transport of goods

HS Code 8705

Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)

HS Code 8706

Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8707

Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8708

Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705

HS Code 8709

HS Code 8710

Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 87?

HS code 87 covers Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, one of the chapter 87 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 87 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 87 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 87?