HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8705.30 – Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles
HS code 8705.30 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, fire fighting vehicles. It is used for fire engines, aerial ladder trucks, pumper trucks, rescue vehicles and airport crash tenders.
What HS 8705.30 covers
This HS code encompasses all types of vehicles specifically designed and equipped for firefighting and emergency response. These are vital assets for municipal fire departments, industrial facilities, airports, and military bases globally, providing critical capabilities for suppressing fires, rescuing individuals, and handling hazardous materials. Importers are typically governments, public safety agencies, and large industrial corporations in countries looking to upgrade their emergency services or expand their operational capacity. Exporters are nations with robust automotive and specialized vehicle manufacturing sectors, often incorporating advanced pump systems, water/foam tanks, and rescue equipment. Key trade factors include vehicle capacity (water/foam volume), pump performance, ladder/boom reach, chassis durability, and compliance with international safety standards (e.g., NFPA). The market is influenced by urbanization, industrial growth, and the increasing demand for sophisticated emergency response solutions.
- Covers
- Fire engines
- Aerial ladder trucks
- Pumper trucks
- Rescue vehicles
- Airport crash tenders
- Hazmat response vehicles
- Wildland fire apparatus
- Water tenders
- Examples
- Rosenbauer Panther
- E-ONE Cyclone
- Pierce Enforcer
- Spartan ERV Metro Star
- KME Predator
Codes often confused with 8705.30
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods) even if it carries equipment, as its primary purpose is firefighting, and from 870590 if it's not primarily for firefighting but has some emergency features.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870530, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870530 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 11% 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 Austria $346M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $226M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $144M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $170M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $87M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $75M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8705.30
Brazil does not split HS 8705.30: its NCM code is 8705.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8705.30
What is HS code 870530?
HS code 870530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles. This HS code encompasses all types of vehicles specifically designed and equipped for firefighting and emergency response. These are vital assets for municipal fire departments, industrial facilities, airports, and military bases globally, providing critical capabilities for suppressing fires, rescuing individuals, and handling hazardous materials. Importers are typically governments, public safety agencies, and large industrial corporations in countries looking to upgrade their emergency services or expand their operational capacity. Exporters are nations with robust automotive and specialized vehicle manufacturing sectors, often incorporating advanced pump systems, water/foam tanks, and rescue equipment. Key trade factors include vehicle capacity (water/foam volume), pump performance, ladder/boom reach, chassis durability, and compliance with international safety standards (e.g., NFPA). The market is influenced by urbanization, industrial growth, and the increasing demand for sophisticated emergency response solutions.
What products fall under HS code 870530?
Fire engines, aerial ladder trucks, pumper trucks, rescue vehicles, airport crash tenders, hazmat response vehicles, wildland fire apparatus, water tenders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870530?
This code is distinct from 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods) even if it carries equipment, as its primary purpose is firefighting, and from 870590 if it's not primarily for firefighting but has some emergency features.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870530?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870530 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($346M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($226M) and Germany ($144M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 870530?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870530 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($170M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($87M) and Saudi Arabia ($75M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 870530 structured?
HS code 870530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870530?
In Brazil, HS code 870530 is NCM 8705.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.