HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8709.11 – Vehicles; electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports
HS code 8709.11 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports. It is used for electric tow tractors, electric platform trucks, electric burden carriers, electric utility vehicles and electric baggage tractors.
What HS 8709.11 covers
This code covers electrical, self-propelled vehicles designed for short-distance transport of goods in controlled environments like factories, warehouses, dock areas, or airports, explicitly excluding those with lifting or handling equipment. The trade in these vehicles is driven by the global logistics and manufacturing sectors' increasing demand for efficient, emission-free material handling solutions. Importers are typically large industrial enterprises, logistics companies, and airport authorities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of industrial vehicles. Key trends include automation integration, battery technology advancements, and the push for greener operations. These vehicles are crucial for optimizing internal transport flows, reducing operational costs, and complying with environmental regulations, making them a growing segment in industrial equipment trade.
- Covers
- Electric tow tractors
- Electric platform trucks
- Electric burden carriers
- Electric utility vehicles
- Electric baggage tractors
- Electric industrial tuggers
- Electric personnel carriers
- Examples
- Toyota Material Handling electric tow tractors
- Crown Equipment electric burden carriers
- Hyster-Yale electric platform trucks
- TLD electric baggage tractors
- Still electric industrial trucks
Codes often confused with 8709.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 870919 (non-electrical versions) or 8427 (fork-lift trucks) if they have lifting equipment, which this code explicitly excludes. Verify power source and absence of lifting mechanisms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870911, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870911 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $222M 33% of world exports
- 2 France $82M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $81M 12% of world exports
World total: $666M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $107M 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $34M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $34M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $572M 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 8709.11
Brazil does not split HS 8709.11: its NCM code is 8709.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8709.11
What is HS code 870911?
HS code 870911 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports. This code covers electrical, self-propelled vehicles designed for short-distance transport of goods in controlled environments like factories, warehouses, dock areas, or airports, explicitly excluding those with lifting or handling equipment. The trade in these vehicles is driven by the global logistics and manufacturing sectors' increasing demand for efficient, emission-free material handling solutions. Importers are typically large industrial enterprises, logistics companies, and airport authorities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of industrial vehicles. Key trends include automation integration, battery technology advancements, and the push for greener operations. These vehicles are crucial for optimizing internal transport flows, reducing operational costs, and complying with environmental regulations, making them a growing segment in industrial equipment trade.
What products fall under HS code 870911?
Electric tow tractors, electric platform trucks, electric burden carriers, electric utility vehicles, electric baggage tractors, electric industrial tuggers, electric personnel carriers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870911?
Can be confused with 870919 (non-electrical versions) or 8427 (fork-lift trucks) if they have lifting equipment, which this code explicitly excludes. Verify power source and absence of lifting mechanisms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870911?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870911 in UN Comtrade data were China ($222M, 33% of world exports), France ($82M) and Germany ($81M). World exports came to about $666M, 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 870911?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870911 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($107M, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($34M) and Germany ($34M). World imports came to about $572M, 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 870911 structured?
HS code 870911 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870911?
In Brazil, HS code 870911 is NCM 8709.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.