Heading · Chapter 87
8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods; tractors of the type used on railway station platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles
Heading 8709 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 87, vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories….
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
EU 2% – 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
Türkiye 2% – 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free – 6% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 10% – 15% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% – 16% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 7% 
Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.3% Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$286kUS$286k+US$6m+US$37m+> US$172m
Exports: 119
- Germany: US$383m
- United States: US$316m
- China: US$302m
- France: US$172m
- Italy: US$150m
- Saudi Arabia: US$118m
- Netherlands: US$116m
- United Kingdom: US$71m
- Canada: US$69m
- Japan: US$69m
- Sweden: US$38m
- Taiwan: US$37m
- Malaysia: US$36m
- Spain: US$34m
- Belgium: US$30m
- Mexico: US$28m
- Australia: US$27m
- Denmark: US$23m
- Türkiye: US$18m
- India: US$17m
- Poland: US$17m
- Singapore: US$16m
- South Korea: US$15m
- Slovenia: US$12m
- Hungary: US$10m
- Czechia: US$9m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Vietnam: US$6m
- Finland: US$6m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Luxembourg: US$5m
- Austria: US$5m
- Slovakia: US$5m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Colombia: US$4m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Estonia: US$3m
- Norway: US$2m
- Russia: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Croatia: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Kuwait: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- Angola: US$1m
- Latvia: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$981k
- New Zealand: US$974k
- Serbia: US$781k
- Brazil: US$573k
- Qatar: US$553k
- Israel: US$502k
- Lithuania: US$366k
- Kazakhstan: US$286k
- Azerbaijan: US$270k
- Uganda: US$262k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$930kUS$930k+US$6m+US$23m+> US$87m
Imports: 210
- United States: US$344m
- United Kingdom: US$132m
- Australia: US$115m
- United Arab Emirates: US$105m
- Netherlands: US$95m
- Canada: US$87m
- Germany: US$87m
- South Korea: US$83m
- France: US$81m
- China: US$78m
- Belgium: US$68m
- Spain: US$65m
- Mexico: US$61m
- Japan: US$43m
- Italy: US$42m
- Singapore: US$39m
- Saudi Arabia: US$33m
- Brazil: US$30m
- Türkiye: US$27m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$26m
- Poland: US$23m
- Denmark: US$22m
- Norway: US$21m
- Sweden: US$21m
- Switzerland: US$18m
- Russia: US$18m
- Czechia: US$17m
- Malaysia: US$16m
- New Zealand: US$15m
- South Africa: US$15m
- Vietnam: US$15m
- Austria: US$14m
- Ireland: US$14m
- Thailand: US$14m
- Philippines: US$13m
- Indonesia: US$13m
- India: US$13m
- Israel: US$13m
- Finland: US$11m
- Qatar: US$11m
- Kazakhstan: US$11m
- Hungary: US$10m
- Taiwan: US$10m
- Iceland: US$10m
- Egypt: US$10m
- Peru: US$9m
- Papua New Guinea: US$9m
- Luxembourg: US$8m
- Greece: US$7m
- Panama: US$7m
- Nigeria: US$7m
- Morocco: US$6m
- Romania: US$6m
- Ukraine: US$6m
- Portugal: US$6m
- Latvia: US$5m
- Dominican Republic: US$5m
- Slovakia: US$5m
- Colombia: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | US$383m | 17.2% |
| 2 | United States | US$316m | 14.2% |
| 3 |  China | US$302m | 13.6% |
| 4 |  France | US$172m | 7.7% |
| 5 |  Italy | US$150m | 6.7% |
| 6 |  Saudi Arabia | US$118m | 5.3% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$116m | 5.2% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$71m | 3.2% |
| 9 | Canada | US$69m | 3.1% |
| 10 | Japan | US$69m | 3.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$344m | 15.5% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | US$132m | 5.9% |
| 3 |  Australia | US$115m | 5.2% |
| 4 |  United Arab Emirates | US$105m | 4.7% |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$95m | 4.3% |
| 6 | Canada | US$87m | 3.9% |
| 7 | Germany | US$87m | 3.9% |
| 8 |  South Korea | US$83m | 3.7% |
| 9 | France | US$81m | 3.7% |
| 10 | China | US$78m | 3.5% |
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.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8709 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8709 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 4%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8709 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4% (average 3.1%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8709 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 8709 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 2.4%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 8709 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 8709 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 8709 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 8709 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 8709 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 8709 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 8709 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 10% and 15%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 8709 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 8709 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 8709 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 8709 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 3% and 16%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 8709 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 8.3%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 8709 goods worth US$2bn (+3.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was Germany (US$383m), followed by the United States.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$344m.
The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 119 exporters with US$71m.
The United Kingdom imported US$132m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods; tractors of the type used on railway station platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles?
Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods; tractors of the type used on railway station platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles fall under HS heading 8709, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on works trucks, self-propelled in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8709 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on works trucks, self-propelled in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8709 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most works trucks, self-propelled?
Germany, with US$383m in 2024 (17.2% of world exports).