Product classification
HS code for Bus body: 8707.90
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Classification of bus body under HS 8707.90
Bus bodies are classified under HS code 8707.90. This code covers bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, excluding those for passenger cars (which fall under 8707.10). A bus body includes the entire structural shell designed to carry passengers, including the floor, roof, sides, and internal partitions. Under GRI 1, the classification is based on the description of the heading for bodies of motor vehicles. It is important to note that this code applies to the body as a whole unit, even if it is not yet mounted on a chassis. If the body is already mounted on a chassis with an engine, the entire unit would be classified as a complete vehicle under 8702. The body may include internal fittings such as seats, lighting, and ventilation systems, provided they are integral to the body structure. This classification is vital for customs valuation and regulatory compliance, as bodies are treated as significant automotive assemblies rather than simple spare parts.
- Covers
- Complete bus shells
- Coachwork for public transport vehicles
- Passenger compartments for motor coaches
- Driver cabs for buses
- Integrated bus body structures
- Also under 8707.90
- Volvo FH cab
- Scania R-series cab
- Mercedes-Benz Actros cab
- Blue Bird bus body
- Freightliner Cascadia cab
Codes often confused with 8707.90
Common mistake. Bus bodies are often misclassified under HS code 8708.29, which covers individual parts and accessories of bodies (like doors or bumpers) rather than the complete body unit. They are also confused with HS code 8702.10, which is for complete buses; the distinction is that 8707.90 does not include the engine or chassis. Furthermore, they should not be confused with HS code 8706.00, which covers the chassis fitted with an engine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870790 (the code used for bus body), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870790 (the code used for bus body) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 870790, not only bus body.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $1.1B 17% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $859M 14% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $533M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $1.3B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $862M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $521M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 codes for bus body
Brazil splits HS 8707.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8707.90.10Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpers
- 8707.90.90Other bodies and cabs for motor vehicles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bus body
What is the HS code for Bus body?
The HS code for Bus body is 870790 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705). The HS code for a bus body (coachwork) is 8707.90.
How do I classify Bus body for customs?
Bus body is classified under HS code 870790 — Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a bus body include seats and windows?
Yes, a bus body classified under 8707.90 can include internal fittings like seats and windows as long as it remains an unmounted body structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of bus body (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870790 (the code used for bus body) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.1B, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($859M) and Brazil ($533M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 bus body (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870790 (the code used for bus body) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.3B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($862M) and France ($521M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 Bus body the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870790 for Bus body 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 bus body in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bus body depends on the product's details: 8707.90.10 (Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpers), 8707.90.90 (Other bodies and cabs for motor vehicles).