Heading · Section XVII

8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

8716
  • FreeUK
  • 1.7%–2.7%EU
  • 50%–60%Türkiye
  • 0%–5.7%USA
  • US$33.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 8716 is divided into 7 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 87, vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories….

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8716 into 19 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8716 covers 14 tariff lines and the duty is between 1.7% and 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8716 into 18 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 50% and 60% (average 55%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8716 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5.7%. 7 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8716 goods worth US$33.9bn (−12.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$6.8bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$5.8bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 197 exporters with US$638.7m.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.2bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 19 tariff lines EU 1.7% – 2.7% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 2.3% Türkiye 50% – 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 18 tariff lines · average 55% USA Free – 5.7% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 1.2%

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

8716 · US$33.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$718.8kUS$718.8k+US$36.7m+US$275.5m+> US$1bn

Exports: 197
  1. China: US$6.8bn
  2. Germany: US$5.9bn
  3. United States: US$4bn
  4. Mexico: US$3.3bn
  5. Poland: US$1.6bn
  6. Netherlands: US$1bn
  7. Türkiye: US$989.2m
  8. Canada: US$898.1m
  9. France: US$816.5m
  10. Italy: US$693.3m
  11. Hungary: US$677.3m
  12. United Kingdom: US$638.7m
  13. Belgium: US$622.7m
  14. Austria: US$463.6m
  15. Spain: US$428.2m
  16. Czechia: US$420m
  17. Lithuania: US$343.4m
  18. Slovenia: US$303m
  19. Luxembourg: US$291m
  20. Sweden: US$275.5m
  21. India: US$258.9m
  22. Finland: US$214.7m
  23. Denmark: US$209.8m
  24. South Africa: US$206.1m
  25. Vietnam: US$195.6m
  26. Brazil: US$158.7m
  27. Slovakia: US$155.9m
  28. Thailand: US$149.4m
  29. Romania: US$132m
  30. South Korea: US$127.9m
  31. Serbia: US$126.5m
  32. Australia: US$114.1m
  33. Estonia: US$105.3m
  34. Ireland: US$94m
  35. United Arab Emirates: US$92.1m
  36. Taiwan: US$89.2m
  37. Portugal: US$83.8m
  38. Malaysia: US$70.1m
  39. Japan: US$59m
  40. Latvia: US$58.1m
  41. Switzerland: US$56.4m
  42. Singapore: US$53.6m
  43. Bulgaria: US$51.4m
  44. Tunisia: US$51m
  45. Croatia: US$43.8m
  46. New Zealand: US$41.3m
  47. Russia: US$38.8m
  48. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$36.9m
  49. Norway: US$36.7m
  50. Uzbekistan: US$33.8m
  51. Kazakhstan: US$33.2m
  52. Israel: US$32m
  53. Ukraine: US$25.6m
  54. Hong Kong SAR China: US$23m
  55. Greece: US$17.6m
  56. Saudi Arabia: US$16.7m
  57. Kenya: US$16m
  58. Sri Lanka: US$15.9m
  59. Egypt: US$15m
  60. Argentina: US$14.3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$6.8bn 20%
2 Germany US$5.9bn 17.4%
3 United States US$4bn 11.7%
4 Mexico US$3.3bn 9.6%
5 Poland US$1.6bn 4.8%
6 Netherlands US$1bn 3%
7 Türkiye US$989.2m 2.9%
8 Canada US$898.1m 2.7%
9 France US$816.5m 2.4%
10 Italy US$693.3m 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$5.8bn 17.3%
2 Germany US$2.7bn 8%
3 Canada US$2.6bn 7.5%
4 Mexico US$1.5bn 4.4%
5 Netherlands US$1.4bn 4.2%
6 France US$1.4bn 4.2%
7 Poland US$1.3bn 3.7%
8 United Kingdom US$1.2bn 3.4%
9 Australia US$1.1bn 3.3%
10 Belgium US$775.7m 2.3%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof?

Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof fall under HS heading 8716, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on trailers and semi-trailers in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8716 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 trailers and semi-trailers in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8716 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7% to 2.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most trailers and semi-trailers?

China, with US$6.8bn in 2024 (20% of world exports).