Heading · Chapter 87
8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver
5 subheadings make up heading 8702 in chapter 87 (vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories…).
Duty rates compared
UK 10% – 16% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 12.6% 
EU 10% – 16% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 12.6% 
Türkiye 10% – 16% Third-country duty 30 tariff lines · average 12.8% 
USA 2% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Canada 6.1% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Mexico 15% – 50% General (MFN) 29 tariff lines · average 24.5% 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% – 35% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 33.1% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 4% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 25% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 19.3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 45 tariff lines · average 8.3% Subheadings 5
- 8702.10With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)Diesel buses and coaches
- 8702.20With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion
- 8702.30With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion
- 8702.40With only electric motor for propulsionElectric buses
- 8702.90Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons: otherOther buses (other powertrains)
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4mUS$4m+US$71m+US$348m+> US$2bn
Exports: 131
- China: US$5bn
- Türkiye: US$3bn
- Japan: US$2bn
- Germany: US$2bn
- Poland: US$1bn
- Canada: US$1bn
- United States: US$972m
- Czechia: US$959m
- France: US$877m
- South Korea: US$434m
- Belgium: US$402m
- Spain: US$382m
- Egypt: US$376m
- Italy: US$348m
- Netherlands: US$306m
- Brazil: US$263m
- India: US$199m
- Sweden: US$181m
- Argentina: US$172m
- Portugal: US$150m
- Colombia: US$144m
- United Arab Emirates: US$140m
- Austria: US$134m
- North Macedonia: US$128m
- Mexico: US$113m
- Malaysia: US$109m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$89m
- Romania: US$89m
- United Kingdom: US$87m
- Switzerland: US$84m
- Lithuania: US$77m
- Hungary: US$72m
- Kuwait: US$71m
- Slovenia: US$66m
- South Africa: US$63m
- Finland: US$52m
- Morocco: US$49m
- Norway: US$45m
- Bulgaria: US$41m
- Singapore: US$34m
- Uzbekistan: US$34m
- Slovakia: US$32m
- Denmark: US$30m
- Peru: US$28m
- Serbia: US$28m
- Croatia: US$27m
- Uruguay: US$27m
- Latvia: US$24m
- Ireland: US$23m
- Estonia: US$23m
- Greece: US$22m
- Bahrain: US$21m
- Luxembourg: US$19m
- Thailand: US$15m
- Kenya: US$13m
- Taiwan: US$12m
- Chile: US$12m
- New Zealand: US$11m
- Russia: US$8m
- Vietnam: US$7m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$24mUS$24m+US$85m+US$280m+> US$846m
Imports: 209
- United States: US$1bn
- Italy: US$1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- France: US$1bn
- United Kingdom: US$963m
- Spain: US$856m
- Saudi Arabia: US$846m
- Canada: US$794m
- Mexico: US$620m
- Netherlands: US$554m
- United Arab Emirates: US$520m
- Belgium: US$463m
- Israel: US$414m
- Philippines: US$413m
- Australia: US$410m
- Russia: US$385m
- Poland: US$375m
- Sweden: US$371m
- Chile: US$314m
- Austria: US$294m
- Greece: US$280m
- South Korea: US$266m
- Romania: US$257m
- Kazakhstan: US$252m
- Peru: US$215m
- Norway: US$215m
- Czechia: US$213m
- Indonesia: US$205m
- Vietnam: US$195m
- Thailand: US$187m
- Türkiye: US$186m
- Switzerland: US$181m
- Serbia: US$168m
- Brazil: US$165m
- South Africa: US$164m
- Denmark: US$163m
- Portugal: US$149m
- Finland: US$148m
- Kuwait: US$144m
- Ireland: US$138m
- Tanzania: US$133m
- Dominican Republic: US$130m
- Nigeria: US$122m
- Lithuania: US$108m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$106m
- Luxembourg: US$105m
- Georgia: US$101m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$92m
- Croatia: US$89m
- Japan: US$89m
- Malaysia: US$88m
- Jordan: US$85m
- Singapore: US$85m
- Pakistan: US$85m
- Costa Rica: US$84m
- Egypt: US$84m
- Uruguay: US$78m
- Slovakia: US$78m
- Guatemala: US$76m
- Mongolia: US$74m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$5bn | 22.9% |
| 2 | Türkiye | US$3bn | 12.4% |
| 3 | Japan | US$2bn | 10.7% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$2bn | 7.4% |
| 5 |  Poland | US$1bn | 5.1% |
| 6 | Canada | US$1bn | 4.5% |
| 7 | United States | US$972m | 4.4% |
| 8 |  Czechia | US$959m | 4.3% |
| 9 |  France | US$877m | 4% |
| 10 |  South Korea | US$434m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 6.2% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$1bn | 5.9% |
| 3 | Germany | US$1bn | 5.8% |
| 4 | France | US$1bn | 5% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$963m | 4.4% |
| 6 |  Spain | US$856m | 3.9% |
| 7 |  Saudi Arabia | US$846m | 3.8% |
| 8 | Canada | US$794m | 3.6% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$620m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Netherlands | US$554m | 2.5% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8702 covers 14 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 16%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8702 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 10% and 16% (average 12.6%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8702 covers 30 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 16%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8702 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 8702 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is 6.1%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 8702 into 29 tariff lines; the duty is between 15% and 50% (average 24.5%).
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 8702 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 35%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 8702 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 20% and 35% (average 33.1%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 8702 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 8702 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 4%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 8702 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 8702 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 25% (average 19.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 8702 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 8702 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 8702 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 8702 into 19 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 8702 covers 45 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 10%.
World trade in heading 8702 goods reached US$22bn in 2024, up 7.9% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 22.9% of the total, ahead of Türkiye.
The United States imported the most (US$1bn).
The United Kingdom ranked 29th among 131 exporters with US$87m.
The United Kingdom imported US$963m.
Legal 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.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver?
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver fall under HS heading 8702, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8702 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 10% to 16%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8702 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 10% to 16%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more…?
China, with US$5bn in 2024 (22.9% of world exports).