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HS code for trucks - platform
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “trucks - platform” points to heading 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 8709 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 8709 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4% (average 3.1%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 8709 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 4%.
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% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 10% – 15% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 10.7% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% – 16% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 7% 
Nigeria 5% – 10% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 8.3% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for trucks - platform?
Trucks - platform are classified under 8709 (Works trucks, self-propelled) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.