Heading · Section XVII

8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver

8702
  • 10%–16%UK
  • 10%–16%EU
  • 75%Türkiye
  • 2%USA
  • US$22.1bnWorld trade in 2024

5 subheadings make up heading 8702 in chapter 87 (vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories…).

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 statutory rate is 75%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8702 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.

World trade in heading 8702 goods reached US$22.1bn 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$1.4bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 29th among 131 exporters with US$87m.

The United Kingdom imported US$962.9m.

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 75% Statutory rate (Law 474) 30 tariff lines USA 2% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines

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.

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World trade in 2024

8702 · US$22.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4.2mUS$4.2m+US$71m+US$347.7m+> US$1.6bn

Exports: 131
  1. China: US$5.1bn
  2. Türkiye: US$2.7bn
  3. Japan: US$2.4bn
  4. Germany: US$1.6bn
  5. Poland: US$1.1bn
  6. Canada: US$1bn
  7. United States: US$971.5m
  8. Czechia: US$959.2m
  9. France: US$877.5m
  10. South Korea: US$434.5m
  11. Belgium: US$401.7m
  12. Spain: US$382.4m
  13. Egypt: US$376.1m
  14. Italy: US$347.7m
  15. Netherlands: US$306.5m
  16. Brazil: US$262.9m
  17. India: US$198.9m
  18. Sweden: US$180.8m
  19. Argentina: US$171.6m
  20. Portugal: US$149.5m
  21. Colombia: US$143.7m
  22. United Arab Emirates: US$139.5m
  23. Austria: US$134.5m
  24. North Macedonia: US$128.5m
  25. Mexico: US$113m
  26. Malaysia: US$109m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$89m
  28. Romania: US$88.6m
  29. United Kingdom: US$87m
  30. Switzerland: US$84.1m
  31. Lithuania: US$77.3m
  32. Hungary: US$71.8m
  33. Kuwait: US$71m
  34. Slovenia: US$65.6m
  35. South Africa: US$63.1m
  36. Finland: US$52.3m
  37. Morocco: US$49.4m
  38. Norway: US$44.5m
  39. Bulgaria: US$40.9m
  40. Singapore: US$33.7m
  41. Uzbekistan: US$33.6m
  42. Slovakia: US$31.8m
  43. Denmark: US$30.3m
  44. Peru: US$27.7m
  45. Serbia: US$27.5m
  46. Croatia: US$27.1m
  47. Uruguay: US$26.8m
  48. Latvia: US$24m
  49. Ireland: US$23.2m
  50. Estonia: US$22.8m
  51. Greece: US$22.4m
  52. Bahrain: US$20.6m
  53. Luxembourg: US$18.9m
  54. Thailand: US$15.4m
  55. Kenya: US$13.1m
  56. Taiwan: US$12.4m
  57. Chile: US$12.3m
  58. New Zealand: US$10.6m
  59. Russia: US$8.2m
  60. Vietnam: US$7.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.1bn 22.9%
2 Türkiye US$2.7bn 12.4%
3 Japan US$2.4bn 10.7%
4 Germany US$1.6bn 7.4%
5 Poland US$1.1bn 5.1%
6 Canada US$1bn 4.5%
7 United States US$971.5m 4.4%
8 Czechia US$959.2m 4.3%
9 France US$877.5m 4%
10 South Korea US$434.5m 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.4bn 6.2%
2 Italy US$1.3bn 5.9%
3 Germany US$1.3bn 5.8%
4 France US$1.1bn 5%
5 United Kingdom US$962.9m 4.4%
6 Spain US$856.4m 3.9%
7 Saudi Arabia US$845.6m 3.8%
8 Canada US$794.1m 3.6%
9 Mexico US$620.4m 2.8%
10 Netherlands US$554.3m 2.5%

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.

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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$5.1bn in 2024 (22.9% of world exports).