HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8709.90 – Vehicles; parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709

HS code 8709.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709. It is used for industrial vehicle chassis, electric motors for industrial vehicles, hydraulic pumps for industrial vehicles, steering axles for industrial trucks and control panels for tow tractors.

What HS 8709.90 covers

This code covers parts and accessories specifically designed for the industrial vehicles classified under heading 8709 (self-propelled industrial trucks and tractors without lifting equipment). The trade in these parts is crucial for the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of industrial vehicles globally. Given the specialized nature and demanding operational environments of these vehicles, their parts are often robust, engineered for durability, and subject to specific industry standards. Importers include industrial vehicle manufacturers for assembly, as well as distributors and service centers for aftermarket support. Exporters are typically component manufacturers specializing in industrial applications. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring compatibility, managing spare parts inventories, and navigating global supply chains for specialized components like heavy-duty axles, industrial transmissions, and control systems.

Covers
  • Industrial vehicle chassis
  • Electric motors for industrial vehicles
  • Hydraulic pumps for industrial vehicles
  • Steering axles for industrial trucks
  • Control panels for tow tractors
  • Industrial vehicle wheels
  • Industrial vehicle transmissions
  • Battery packs for electric industrial vehicles
Examples
  • Dana Spicer axles for industrial vehicles
  • Curtis Instruments motor controllers
  • Bosch Rexroth hydraulic components
  • Continental industrial tires
  • ZF industrial transmissions

Codes often confused with 8709.90

Common mistake. Can be confused with parts of other vehicles, such as 8708 (parts of motor vehicles) or 8431 (parts of machinery of 8425-8430), if not clearly identifiable as specific to 8709 vehicles. Context is key for accurate classification.

87.08Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 870584.31Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 843084.25Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks84.30Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers87.09Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870990, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870990 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 Saudi Arabia $119M
  2. 2 United States $82M
  3. 3 Netherlands $51M

World total: $627M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $181M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$71M
  3. 3 France $45M

World total: $630M 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 8709.90

Brazil does not split HS 8709.90: its NCM code is 8709.90.00.

  1. 8709.90.00 Parts of non-lifting works trucks and tractorsPartes

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 8709.90

What is HS code 870990?

HS code 870990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709. This code covers parts and accessories specifically designed for the industrial vehicles classified under heading 8709 (self-propelled industrial trucks and tractors without lifting equipment). The trade in these parts is crucial for the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of industrial vehicles globally. Given the specialized nature and demanding operational environments of these vehicles, their parts are often robust, engineered for durability, and subject to specific industry standards. Importers include industrial vehicle manufacturers for assembly, as well as distributors and service centers for aftermarket support. Exporters are typically component manufacturers specializing in industrial applications. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring compatibility, managing spare parts inventories, and navigating global supply chains for specialized components like heavy-duty axles, industrial transmissions, and control systems.

What products fall under HS code 870990?

Industrial vehicle chassis, electric motors for industrial vehicles, hydraulic pumps for industrial vehicles, steering axles for industrial trucks, control panels for tow tractors, industrial vehicle wheels, industrial vehicle transmissions, battery packs for electric industrial vehicles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870990?

Can be confused with parts of other vehicles, such as 8708 (parts of motor vehicles) or 8431 (parts of machinery of 8425-8430), if not clearly identifiable as specific to 8709 vehicles. Context is key for accurate classification.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870990?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870990 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($119M, 19% of world exports), the United States ($82M) and the Netherlands ($51M). World exports came to about $627M, 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 870990?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870990 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($181M, 29% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $71M) and France ($45M). World imports came to about $630M, 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 870990 structured?

HS code 870990 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870990?

In Brazil, HS code 870990 is NCM 8709.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.