HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8710.00 – Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
HS code 8710.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles. It is used for main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), armored reconnaissance vehicles and self-propelled artillery.
What HS 8710.00 covers
This HS code covers tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, whether motorized and fitted with weapons or not, along with their parts. This is a highly specialized and politically sensitive category of trade, almost exclusively involving governments and defense contractors. The market is characterized by high-value transactions, long procurement cycles, and strict export controls and international regulations. Major producers and exporters are typically countries with advanced defense industries, while importers are nations seeking to bolster their military capabilities. Key considerations include geopolitical alliances, technological superiority, and compliance with arms control treaties. The trade in these vehicles and their parts reflects global security dynamics and national defense strategies, making it a unique and complex segment of international commerce.
- Covers
- Main battle tanks
- Armored personnel carriers (APCs)
- Infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs)
- Armored reconnaissance vehicles
- Self-propelled artillery
- Tank turrets
- Armored plating
- Track systems for tanks
- Examples
- M1 Abrams tank
- Leopard 2 tank
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Stryker APC
- Challenger 2 tank
Codes often confused with 8710.00
Common mistake. Could be confused with other military vehicles like 8704 (special purpose motor vehicles) if not armored or fighting-specific, or 8705 (special purpose vehicles) if not primarily for combat. Focus on the 'armored fighting' aspect.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 871000, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 871000 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 39% 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 United States $2.7B 37% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $1.6B 21% of world exports
- 3 Canada $877M 12% of world exports
World total: $7.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $3.0B 39% of world imports
- 2 Australia $648M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$518M 6.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.7B 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 8710.00
Brazil does not split HS 8710.00: its NCM code is 8710.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8710.00
What is HS code 871000?
HS code 871000 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles. This HS code covers tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, whether motorized and fitted with weapons or not, along with their parts. This is a highly specialized and politically sensitive category of trade, almost exclusively involving governments and defense contractors. The market is characterized by high-value transactions, long procurement cycles, and strict export controls and international regulations. Major producers and exporters are typically countries with advanced defense industries, while importers are nations seeking to bolster their military capabilities. Key considerations include geopolitical alliances, technological superiority, and compliance with arms control treaties. The trade in these vehicles and their parts reflects global security dynamics and national defense strategies, making it a unique and complex segment of international commerce.
What products fall under HS code 871000?
Main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), armored reconnaissance vehicles, self-propelled artillery, tank turrets, armored plating, track systems for tanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 871000?
Could be confused with other military vehicles like 8704 (special purpose motor vehicles) if not armored or fighting-specific, or 8705 (special purpose vehicles) if not primarily for combat. Focus on the 'armored fighting' aspect.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 871000?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 871000 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.7B, 37% of world exports), South Korea ($1.6B) and Canada ($877M). World exports came to about $7.3B, 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 871000?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 871000 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($3.0B, 39% of world imports), Australia ($648M) and Ukraine (about $518M). World imports came to about $7.7B, 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 871000 structured?
HS code 871000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 871000?
In Brazil, HS code 871000 is NCM 8710.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.