HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8716.39 – Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type)
HS code 8716.39 is the 6-digit subheading for trailers and semi-trailers, (other than tanker type). It is used for flatbed trailers, box trailers, curtainside trailers, livestock trailers and car carrier trailers.
What HS 8716.39 covers
This HS code encompasses a broad category of non-tanker trailers and semi-trailers, crucial for various industries from logistics and construction to agriculture. These vehicles are designed to be towed by a motor vehicle, facilitating the transport of goods, equipment, or even livestock over short or long distances. International trade in these items is significant, driven by the need for efficient freight movement and specialized transport solutions. Major importers often include countries with robust manufacturing sectors, extensive agricultural operations, or developing infrastructure projects that require heavy-duty hauling capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with strong automotive and heavy machinery manufacturing bases. Key considerations in trade involve varying road regulations, load capacities, braking systems, and coupling mechanisms, which can differ significantly by region, impacting design and compliance. The market is influenced by economic growth, e-commerce expansion, and infrastructure spending, all of which drive demand for diverse trailer types.
- Covers
- Flatbed trailers
- Box trailers
- Curtainside trailers
- Livestock trailers
- Car carrier trailers
- Dump trailers
- Refrigerated trailers
- Lowboy trailers
- Examples
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (dry vans)
- Great Dane Trailers (refrigerated trailers)
- Wabash National (flatbeds)
- Schmitz Cargobull (curtainsiders)
- Felling Trailers (utility trailers)
Codes often confused with 8716.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 871631 (tanker trailers) due to the general "trailers" category, but 871639 specifically excludes tanker types. It might also be confused with parts under 871690 if a complete trailer is disassembled for shipping.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 871639, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 871639 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Germany $3.3B 26% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $2.0B 16% of world exports
- 3 China $1.5B 12% of world exports
World total: $12.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.5B 21% of world imports
- 2 Canada $698M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $682M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $11.6B 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 8716.39
Brazil does not split HS 8716.39: its NCM code is 8716.39.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8716.39
What is HS code 871639?
HS code 871639 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type). This HS code encompasses a broad category of non-tanker trailers and semi-trailers, crucial for various industries from logistics and construction to agriculture. These vehicles are designed to be towed by a motor vehicle, facilitating the transport of goods, equipment, or even livestock over short or long distances. International trade in these items is significant, driven by the need for efficient freight movement and specialized transport solutions. Major importers often include countries with robust manufacturing sectors, extensive agricultural operations, or developing infrastructure projects that require heavy-duty hauling capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with strong automotive and heavy machinery manufacturing bases. Key considerations in trade involve varying road regulations, load capacities, braking systems, and coupling mechanisms, which can differ significantly by region, impacting design and compliance. The market is influenced by economic growth, e-commerce expansion, and infrastructure spending, all of which drive demand for diverse trailer types.
What products fall under HS code 871639?
Flatbed trailers, Box trailers, Curtainside trailers, Livestock trailers, Car carrier trailers, Dump trailers, Refrigerated trailers, Lowboy trailers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 871639?
This code can be confused with 871631 (tanker trailers) due to the general "trailers" category, but 871639 specifically excludes tanker types. It might also be confused with parts under 871690 if a complete trailer is disassembled for shipping.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 871639?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 871639 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.3B, 26% of world exports), Mexico ($2.0B) and China ($1.5B). World exports came to about $12.6B, 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 871639?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 871639 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 21% of world imports), Canada ($698M) and Germany ($682M). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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.
How is HS code 871639 structured?
HS code 871639 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 871639?
In Brazil, HS code 871639 is NCM 8716.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.