HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8707.90 – Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705
HS code 8707.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705. It is used for truck cabs, bus bodies, tractor cabs, van bodies and flatbed truck bodies.
What HS 8707.90 covers
This HS code is a residual category for bodies and cabs of motor vehicles not covered by 870710, specifically those for tractors (8701), public-transport vehicles (8702), goods transport vehicles (8704), and special purpose vehicles (8705). This encompasses a wide array of specialized body structures, from truck cabs and bus bodies to the enclosures for agricultural tractors and the functional bodies of fire trucks or concrete mixers. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants, specialized coachbuilders, and manufacturers of heavy machinery or commercial vehicles who source these components globally. Exporters are nations with strong heavy vehicle and specialized manufacturing industries. Key trade considerations include structural integrity, material specifications, ergonomic design for commercial use, and compliance with industry-specific safety and regulatory standards. This trade is vital for the global supply chains of commercial and industrial vehicle production.
- Covers
- Truck cabs
- Bus bodies
- Tractor cabs
- Van bodies
- Flatbed truck bodies
- Dump truck bodies
- Fire truck bodies
- Ambulance bodies
- Examples
- Volvo FH cab
- Scania R-series cab
- Mercedes-Benz Actros cab
- Blue Bird bus body
- Freightliner Cascadia cab
Codes often confused with 8707.90
Common mistake. This code is for non-passenger vehicle bodies and should be carefully distinguished from 870710 (passenger vehicle bodies), and from 8708 (parts and accessories) which covers smaller, individual components of bodies.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870790 in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 Sweden $1.1B 17% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $859M 14% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $533M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $1.3B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $862M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $521M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 codes for 8707.90 2
Brazil splits HS 8707.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8707.90.10 Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpersDos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10
- 8707.90.90 Other bodies and cabs for motor vehiclesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8707.90
What is HS code 870790?
HS code 870790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705. This HS code is a residual category for bodies and cabs of motor vehicles not covered by 870710, specifically those for tractors (8701), public-transport vehicles (8702), goods transport vehicles (8704), and special purpose vehicles (8705). This encompasses a wide array of specialized body structures, from truck cabs and bus bodies to the enclosures for agricultural tractors and the functional bodies of fire trucks or concrete mixers. Importers are typically vehicle assembly plants, specialized coachbuilders, and manufacturers of heavy machinery or commercial vehicles who source these components globally. Exporters are nations with strong heavy vehicle and specialized manufacturing industries. Key trade considerations include structural integrity, material specifications, ergonomic design for commercial use, and compliance with industry-specific safety and regulatory standards. This trade is vital for the global supply chains of commercial and industrial vehicle production.
What products fall under HS code 870790?
Truck cabs, bus bodies, tractor cabs, van bodies, flatbed truck bodies, dump truck bodies, fire truck bodies, ambulance bodies
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870790?
This code is for non-passenger vehicle bodies and should be carefully distinguished from 870710 (passenger vehicle bodies), and from 8708 (parts and accessories) which covers smaller, individual components of bodies.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870790 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.1B, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($859M) and Brazil ($533M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 870790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870790 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.3B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($862M) and France ($521M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 870790 structured?
HS code 870790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870790?
Brazil splits HS code 870790 into 2 NCM codes: 8707.90.10 (Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpers), 8707.90.90 (Other bodies and cabs for motor vehicles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.