Heading · Section XVII

8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

8704
  • 0%–10%UK
  • 0%–22%EU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • 0%–25%USA
  • US$192.7bnWorld trade in 2024

13 subheadings make up heading 8704 in chapter 87 (vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories…).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8704 covers 42 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 10%. 2 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8704 into 42 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 22% (average 13.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8704 covers 42 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 60%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8704 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 25% (average 20.3%). 2 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 8704 goods reached US$192.7bn in 2024, down 4.6% on 2023.

Mexico was the largest exporter with 19.4% of the total, ahead of the United States.

The United States imported the most (US$42.5bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 182 exporters with US$3.4bn.

The United Kingdom imported US$9.8bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 10% Third-country duty 42 tariff lines · average 7.6% EU Free – 22% Third-country duty 42 tariff lines · average 13.7% Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 42 tariff lines USA Free – 25% General (MFN) 15 tariff lines · average 20.3%

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.

Subheadings 13

World trade in 2024

8704 · US$192.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.7mUS$2.7m+US$83.7m+US$2.5bn+> US$10.1bn

Exports: 182
  1. Mexico: US$37.3bn
  2. United States: US$21.6bn
  3. China: US$14.5bn
  4. Germany: US$13.8bn
  5. Thailand: US$11.7bn
  6. France: US$10.1bn
  7. Japan: US$9.5bn
  8. Poland: US$7.4bn
  9. Canada: US$7.4bn
  10. Türkiye: US$7.3bn
  11. Spain: US$5.9bn
  12. South Africa: US$5.9bn
  13. Italy: US$5.7bn
  14. Argentina: US$4.9bn
  15. Sweden: US$3.7bn
  16. United Kingdom: US$3.4bn
  17. Netherlands: US$3.3bn
  18. Brazil: US$2.6bn
  19. Belgium: US$2.5bn
  20. Austria: US$1.9bn
  21. South Korea: US$1.8bn
  22. India: US$1.5bn
  23. Portugal: US$1.3bn
  24. Finland: US$745.8m
  25. Romania: US$627.6m
  26. Indonesia: US$455.6m
  27. Czechia: US$452.5m
  28. Uruguay: US$439.9m
  29. Morocco: US$413.7m
  30. Slovenia: US$372.2m
  31. Hungary: US$361.5m
  32. Slovakia: US$357.6m
  33. Norway: US$347.7m
  34. Switzerland: US$333.2m
  35. Kuwait: US$294.1m
  36. Denmark: US$210m
  37. Singapore: US$179.6m
  38. Estonia: US$146.8m
  39. Lithuania: US$142.2m
  40. Australia: US$134m
  41. Saudi Arabia: US$112.6m
  42. Ireland: US$110.3m
  43. Kazakhstan: US$90.5m
  44. United Arab Emirates: US$87.9m
  45. Bulgaria: US$83.9m
  46. Bahrain: US$83.7m
  47. Chile: US$77.1m
  48. Luxembourg: US$64.2m
  49. Colombia: US$63.6m
  50. Serbia: US$49.7m
  51. Zambia: US$42.7m
  52. Croatia: US$40.6m
  53. Tanzania: US$36.4m
  54. Belarus: US$34.5m
  55. Hong Kong SAR China: US$31.4m
  56. Côte d’Ivoire: US$30.1m
  57. Russia: US$29.5m
  58. Taiwan: US$28.9m
  59. Latvia: US$26.3m
  60. Tunisia: US$24.2m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Mexico US$37.3bn 19.4%
2 United States US$21.6bn 11.2%
3 China US$14.5bn 7.5%
4 Germany US$13.8bn 7.1%
5 Thailand US$11.7bn 6.1%
6 France US$10.1bn 5.2%
7 Japan US$9.5bn 4.9%
8 Poland US$7.4bn 3.9%
9 Canada US$7.4bn 3.9%
10 Türkiye US$7.3bn 3.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$42.5bn 22.1%
2 Canada US$19.2bn 9.9%
3 Australia US$10.2bn 5.3%
4 Germany US$9.9bn 5.1%
5 United Kingdom US$9.8bn 5.1%
6 France US$6.1bn 3.1%
7 Mexico US$5.2bn 2.7%
8 Belgium US$5.1bn 2.6%
9 Brazil US$4.4bn 2.3%
10 Italy US$4bn 2.1%

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 goods?

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods fall under HS heading 8704, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on motor vehicles for the transport of goods in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8704 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 10%, 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 goods in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8704 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 motor vehicles for the transport of goods?

Mexico, with US$37.3bn in 2024 (19.4% of world exports).