HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8705.40 – Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries
HS code 8705.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries. It is used for transit mixers, volumetric concrete mixers, self-loading concrete mixers, truck-mounted concrete mixers and ready-mix concrete trucks.
What HS 8705.40 covers
This category covers specialized motor vehicles equipped with a rotating drum for mixing and transporting concrete, commonly known as concrete mixer trucks or transit mixers. These vehicles are indispensable in the construction industry, ensuring that concrete remains in a liquid, workable state from the batching plant to the construction site. Importers are typically construction companies, ready-mix concrete suppliers, and infrastructure development firms, particularly in regions experiencing rapid urbanization and large-scale building projects. Exporters are often countries with strong heavy vehicle manufacturing capabilities and advanced construction equipment industries. Key trade considerations include the mixer drum capacity, chassis robustness, engine power, and compliance with local road safety and environmental regulations. The demand for these vehicles is directly linked to the health of the global construction sector and investment in public and private infrastructure.
- Covers
- Transit mixers
- Volumetric concrete mixers
- Self-loading concrete mixers
- Truck-mounted concrete mixers
- Ready-mix concrete trucks
- Concrete agitator trucks
- Mobile concrete batching plants (truck-mounted)
- Examples
- Liebherr HTM series
- Sany SYG series
- Zoomlion ZLJ series
- Mercedes-Benz Arocs mixer
- Volvo FMX mixer
Codes often confused with 8705.40
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with 8474 (machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances) which covers stationary mixers, or 8704 (goods transport vehicles) if the mixing function is not integral.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870540, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870540 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 9.9% 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 China $964M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $147M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Canada $118M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $149M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 United States $120M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$75M 5.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.5B 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 8705.40
Brazil does not split HS 8705.40: its NCM code is 8705.40.00.
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 8705.40
What is HS code 870540?
HS code 870540 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries. This category covers specialized motor vehicles equipped with a rotating drum for mixing and transporting concrete, commonly known as concrete mixer trucks or transit mixers. These vehicles are indispensable in the construction industry, ensuring that concrete remains in a liquid, workable state from the batching plant to the construction site. Importers are typically construction companies, ready-mix concrete suppliers, and infrastructure development firms, particularly in regions experiencing rapid urbanization and large-scale building projects. Exporters are often countries with strong heavy vehicle manufacturing capabilities and advanced construction equipment industries. Key trade considerations include the mixer drum capacity, chassis robustness, engine power, and compliance with local road safety and environmental regulations. The demand for these vehicles is directly linked to the health of the global construction sector and investment in public and private infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 870540?
Transit mixers, volumetric concrete mixers, self-loading concrete mixers, truck-mounted concrete mixers, ready-mix concrete trucks, concrete agitator trucks, mobile concrete batching plants (truck-mounted)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870540?
This code should not be confused with 8474 (machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances) which covers stationary mixers, or 8704 (goods transport vehicles) if the mixing function is not integral.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870540?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870540 in UN Comtrade data were China ($964M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($147M) and Canada ($118M). 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 870540?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870540 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($149M, 9.9% of world imports), the United States ($120M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $75M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 870540 structured?
HS code 870540 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870540?
In Brazil, HS code 870540 is NCM 8705.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.