Chapter · Section XVII

Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

87
  • 0%–18%UK
  • 0%–22%EU
  • 10%–100%Türkiye
  • 0%–25%USA
  • US$1.9tnWorld trade in 2024

16 headings make up chapter 87, part of section XVII, vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment.

In the UK Global Tariff, chapter 87 covers 367 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 18%. 44 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides chapter 87 into 228 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 22% (average 7.6%). 11 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, chapter 87 covers 341 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 10% and 100%.

World trade in chapter 87 goods reached US$1.9tn in 2024, down 4% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 14.9% of the total, ahead of China.

The United States imported the most (US$383.4bn).

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 18% Third-country duty 367 tariff lines · average 5.2% EU Free – 22% Third-country duty 228 tariff lines · average 7.6% Türkiye 10% – 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 341 tariff lines · average 60.7% USA Free – 25% General (MFN) 212 tariff lines · average 3.1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 16

World trade in 2024

87 · US$1.9tn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$10.2mUS$10.2m+US$501.3m+US$20.6bn+> US$65.4bn

Exports: 225
  1. Germany: US$276.8bn
  2. China: US$212.1bn
  3. Japan: US$162.5bn
  4. Mexico: US$162.4bn
  5. United States: US$143.2bn
  6. South Korea: US$94.7bn
  7. Spain: US$65.4bn
  8. France: US$59.3bn
  9. Canada: US$56.2bn
  10. Czechia: US$54.3bn
  11. United Kingdom: US$48.2bn
  12. Italy: US$47bn
  13. Slovakia: US$45.9bn
  14. Poland: US$42.6bn
  15. Thailand: US$37.7bn
  16. Belgium: US$34.8bn
  17. Türkiye: US$34.4bn
  18. Sweden: US$29.4bn
  19. Hungary: US$26.6bn
  20. Netherlands: US$24.7bn
  21. India: US$23.1bn
  22. Austria: US$20.8bn
  23. Romania: US$20.6bn
  24. South Africa: US$16.3bn
  25. Brazil: US$13bn
  26. Morocco: US$12bn
  27. Indonesia: US$12bn
  28. Portugal: US$11.2bn
  29. Taiwan: US$11bn
  30. Argentina: US$8.5bn
  31. Slovenia: US$6.2bn
  32. Vietnam: US$5.2bn
  33. Denmark: US$4.3bn
  34. Finland: US$4.2bn
  35. Switzerland: US$2.9bn
  36. Lithuania: US$2.2bn
  37. Malaysia: US$2.2bn
  38. Estonia: US$1.7bn
  39. Bulgaria: US$1.7bn
  40. Kuwait: US$1.6bn
  41. Luxembourg: US$1.5bn
  42. Saudi Arabia: US$1.5bn
  43. Serbia: US$1.4bn
  44. Norway: US$1.4bn
  45. Singapore: US$1.4bn
  46. Australia: US$1.3bn
  47. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.2bn
  48. United Arab Emirates: US$1.1bn
  49. Croatia: US$1bn
  50. Latvia: US$899.6m
  51. Philippines: US$878.4m
  52. Tunisia: US$838m
  53. Russia: US$699.1m
  54. Ireland: US$666m
  55. Cambodia: US$577.2m
  56. Uruguay: US$522.6m
  57. Colombia: US$501.3m
  58. Bahrain: US$469.9m
  59. Egypt: US$455.3m
  60. Uzbekistan: US$419.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$276.8bn 14.9%
2 China US$212.1bn 11.4%
3 Japan US$162.5bn 8.7%
4 Mexico US$162.4bn 8.7%
5 United States US$143.2bn 7.7%
6 South Korea US$94.7bn 5.1%
7 Spain US$65.4bn 3.5%
8 France US$59.3bn 3.2%
9 Canada US$56.2bn 3%
10 Czechia US$54.3bn 2.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$383.4bn 20.6%
2 Germany US$143.5bn 7.7%
3 Canada US$87.6bn 4.7%
4 United Kingdom US$85.7bn 4.6%
5 France US$79.8bn 4.3%
6 Mexico US$62.9bn 3.4%
7 China US$56.4bn 3%
8 Italy US$55bn 2.9%
9 Belgium US$51.4bn 2.8%
10 Spain US$48.9bn 2.6%

Chapter notes

Notes

1. This chapter does not cover railway or tramway rolling stock designed solely for running on rails.

2. For the purposes of this chapter, ‘tractors’ means vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance or load, whether or not they contain subsidiary provision for the transport, in connection with the main use of the tractor, of tools, seeds, fertilisers or other goods.

Machines and working tools designed for fitting to tractors of heading 8701 as interchangeable equipment remain classified in their respective headings even if presented with the tractor, and whether or not mounted on it.

3. Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 8702 to 8704, and not in heading 8706.

4. Heading 8712 includes all children's bicycles. Other children's cycles fall in heading 9503.

Subheading note

1. Subheading 870822 covers:

  1. (a) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, framed; and

  2. (b) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, incorporating heating devices or other electrical or electronic devices,

when suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof?

Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof make up HS chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 87 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 18%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 87 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 22%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling…?

Germany, with US$276.8bn in 2024 (14.9% of world exports).