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)

Q: Is HS code 8705 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8705 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 8705 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 8705?

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 8705.

What is HS Code 8705

HS Code 8705 covers 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). It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Section XVII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does 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) 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 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 870510

Vehicles; crane lorries

HS Code 870590

Vehicles; break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705

HS Code 870520

Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks

HS Code 870530

Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles

HS Code 870540

Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries

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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 Special Purpose Vehicles HS 8705

HS Code 870510

Vehicles; crane lorries

HS Code 870520

Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks

HS Code 870530

Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles

HS Code 870540

Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries

HS Code 870590

Vehicles; break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705

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 8706

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8705?

HS code 8705 covers 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), a heading within Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 8705 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 8705 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8705?