Product classification
HS code for Armored vehicle: 8710.00
Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles.
Classification of armored vehicle under HS 8710.00
Armored vehicles designed for combat or military defense are classified under HS code 8710.00. This heading covers tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, whether or not they are equipped with weapons. The classification is determined by the vehicle's essential character as a combat unit. These vehicles are characterized by specialized armor plating, reinforced chassis, and often off-road capabilities (tracked or multi-wheeled) designed to protect occupants from ballistic threats and explosives. According to the General Rules of Interpretation, specifically GRI 1, the heading 8710 is a specific provision for these types of motorized units. This code also includes parts for such vehicles, provided the parts are not excluded by the notes to Section XVII and are identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with armored fighting vehicles. The classification applies to both heavy tanks and lighter armored personnel carriers (APCs) used in military or paramilitary operations.
- Covers
- Main battle tanks (tracked)
- Armored personnel carriers (APCs)
- Infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs)
- Self-propelled artillery and armored cannons
- Armored reconnaissance vehicles
- Amphibious armored fighting vehicles
- Parts specifically for armored fighting vehicles
- Also under 8710.00
- M1 Abrams tank
- Leopard 2 tank
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Stryker APC
- Challenger 2 tank
Codes often confused with 8710.00
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with civilian armored cars (e.g., armored SUVs or bank vans), which are classified under 8703 (passenger cars) or 8704 (goods transport) depending on their primary function. These are considered 'civilian' vehicles with added protection rather than 'fighting' vehicles. Additionally, non-armored military trucks are classified under 8701 or 8704. Confusion also arises with 8705, which covers special purpose motor vehicles, but 8710.00 is more specific for armored combat units.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871000 (the code used for armored vehicle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871000 (the code used for armored vehicle) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 871000, not only armored vehicle.
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 armored vehicle
Brazil classifies armored vehicle under NCM 8710.00.00: HS 8710.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about armored vehicle
What is the HS code for Armored vehicle?
The HS code for Armored vehicle is 871000 (Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles). The HS code for military armored fighting vehicles and tanks is 8710.00.
How do I classify Armored vehicle for customs?
Armored vehicle is classified under HS code 871000 — Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are parts for armored vehicles included in 8710.00?
Yes, HS code 8710.00 specifically includes both the motorized armored fighting vehicles and their identifiable parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of armored vehicle (HS 871000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871000 (the code used for armored vehicle) 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 armored vehicle (HS 871000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871000 (the code used for armored vehicle) 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.
Is the HS code for Armored vehicle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871000 for Armored vehicle is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for armored vehicle in Brazil?
In Brazil, armored vehicle (HS 871000) is classified under NCM 8710.00.00.