Product classification
HS code for Armoured fighting vehicle: 8710.00
Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles.
Classification of armoured fighting vehicle under HS 8710.00
Armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) are classified under HS code 8710.00. This classification is based on the vehicle's design for military engagement and tactical protection. Heading 8710 is a specific heading within Chapter 87 (Motor Vehicles) that isolates combat-oriented machinery from standard transport vehicles. The criteria for classification include the presence of armor plating capable of resisting projectiles and the vehicle's configuration for offensive or defensive combat roles. This includes vehicles with integrated weapon systems, such as turrets or missile launchers, as well as those designed solely for the protected transport of troops in combat zones. The Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) clarify that these vehicles may be wheeled or tracked. Even if an AFV is imported without its primary weaponry, it remains under 8710.00 if it retains the structural characteristics of a fighting vehicle, such as specialized hatches, reinforced floors for mine protection, and military-grade communication mounts.
- Covers
- Light and heavy tanks
- Armoured cars equipped with machine guns
- Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles
- Armoured command and control vehicles
- Tracked armoured recovery vehicles
- Weapon-carrying armoured platforms
- 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. Armoured fighting vehicles are often confused with heavy-duty construction equipment under 8429 if they are tracked, but the presence of armor and military design dictates 8710.00. Another common error is using 8702 for armored buses; if the vehicle is built as a fighting unit, 8710.00 applies. Parts are also sometimes incorrectly filed under 8708 (general vehicle parts), but parts specifically for AFVs must stay within 8710.00 per the heading's description.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871000 (the code used for armoured fighting vehicle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871000 (the code used for armoured fighting 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 armoured fighting 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 armoured fighting vehicle
Brazil classifies armoured fighting 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 armoured fighting vehicle
What is the HS code for Armoured fighting vehicle?
The HS code for Armoured fighting vehicle is 871000 (Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles). The correct HS code is 8710.00, covering tanks and other motorized armoured fighting vehicles.
How do I classify Armoured fighting vehicle for customs?
Armoured fighting 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.
Does 8710.00 include non-motorized armor?
No, heading 8710.00 specifically requires the vehicles to be motorized. Static armor plates or shields are classified elsewhere based on their material composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of armoured fighting vehicle (HS 871000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871000 (the code used for armoured fighting 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 armoured fighting vehicle (HS 871000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871000 (the code used for armoured fighting 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 Armoured fighting vehicle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871000 for Armoured fighting 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 armoured fighting vehicle in Brazil?
In Brazil, armoured fighting vehicle (HS 871000) is classified under NCM 8710.00.00.