HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8703.10 – Vehicles; specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles

HS code 8703.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles. It is used for snowmobile, golf cart, all-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) for golf courses, small snow groomer and personal snowcat.

What HS 8703.10 covers

This HS code covers a niche but distinct category of vehicles: those specifically engineered for snow travel, golf cars, and other similar light-duty, often off-road, specialized vehicles. This includes snowmobiles, snow groomers, and various utility vehicles adapted for specific recreational or operational purposes. Importers are typically countries with significant snow tourism industries, golf resorts, or large recreational areas, as well as utility companies operating in challenging terrains. Exporters are specialized manufacturers from countries with strong engineering capabilities in powersports and utility vehicle sectors. Key trade considerations include safety standards, environmental regulations for off-road use, and seasonal demand fluctuations. The market is driven by recreational activities, resort operations, and specific utility applications, making these vehicles essential for certain industries and leisure pursuits.

Covers
  • Snowmobile
  • Golf cart
  • All-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) for golf courses
  • Small snow groomer
  • Personal snowcat
  • Electric golf buggy
  • Resort utility vehicle
Examples
  • Polaris Indy
  • Yamaha Sidewinder
  • Club Car Precedent
  • E-Z-GO Express
  • Ski-Doo
  • Arctic Cat M8000

Codes often confused with 8703.10

Common mistake. This code is distinct from general-purpose ATVs (often 870390) or other specialized vehicles, focusing on snow travel and golf course utility.

8703.90Vehicles; for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870310, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.5B
  2. 2 United States $473M
  3. 3 Canada $242M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $994M
  2. 2 Canada $380M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$217M

World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 8703.10

Brazil does not split HS 8703.10: its NCM code is 8703.10.00.

  1. 8703.10.00 Snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehiclesVeículos especialmente concebidos para se deslocar sobre a neve; veículos especiais para transporte de pessoas nos campos de golfe e veículos semelhantes

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8703.10

What is HS code 870310?

HS code 870310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles. This HS code covers a niche but distinct category of vehicles: those specifically engineered for snow travel, golf cars, and other similar light-duty, often off-road, specialized vehicles. This includes snowmobiles, snow groomers, and various utility vehicles adapted for specific recreational or operational purposes. Importers are typically countries with significant snow tourism industries, golf resorts, or large recreational areas, as well as utility companies operating in challenging terrains. Exporters are specialized manufacturers from countries with strong engineering capabilities in powersports and utility vehicle sectors. Key trade considerations include safety standards, environmental regulations for off-road use, and seasonal demand fluctuations. The market is driven by recreational activities, resort operations, and specific utility applications, making these vehicles essential for certain industries and leisure pursuits.

What products fall under HS code 870310?

Snowmobile, Golf cart, All-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) for golf courses, Small snow groomer, Personal snowcat, Electric golf buggy, Resort utility vehicle

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870310?

This code is distinct from general-purpose ATVs (often 870390) or other specialized vehicles, focusing on snow travel and golf course utility.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870310?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 64% of world exports), the United States ($473M) and Canada ($242M). World exports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870310?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($994M, 35% of world imports), Canada ($380M) and Russia (about $217M). World imports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 870310 structured?

HS code 870310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870310?

In Brazil, HS code 870310 is NCM 8703.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.