Product classification
HS code for Bus chassis: 8706.00
Chassis, fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Classification of bus chassis under HS 8706.00
HS code 8706.00 is used for bus chassis that are fitted with engines. This classification is distinct because it represents a major sub-assembly of a vehicle that includes the frame, the propulsion system (engine), and usually the transmission and steering gear, but lacks the bodywork (coachwork). According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 8706 covers chassis-frames or combined chassis-body structures, provided they are equipped with their engines. This is a critical distinction in the automotive industry for "incomplete" vehicles. The presence of the engine is the deciding factor; a chassis without an engine would be classified as a part under heading 8708. This heading is essential for manufacturers who export the mechanical platform of a bus to another country where a local coachbuilder will install the body. The classification remains 8706.00 regardless of whether the chassis is for a diesel, electric, or hybrid bus, as long as the motor or engine is mounted to the frame.
- Covers
- Bus chassis with mounted diesel engines
- Electric bus chassis with traction motors
- Chassis for motor coaches with engines
- Chassis-frames for public transport vehicles with power units
- Hybrid bus chassis with engines
- Also under 8706.00
- Daimler Truck chassis
- Volvo Bus chassis
- Scania chassis
- Ford F-Series chassis cab
- Isuzu N-Series chassis
Codes often confused with 8706.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is under HS code 8708.99, which covers general parts of motor vehicles; however, a chassis with an engine is specifically named in 8706.00. Another error is using HS code 8702.10, which is for complete buses; 8706.00 is only for the chassis and engine without the passenger body. If the engine is missing, the frame must be classified under 8708.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870600 (the code used for bus chassis), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870600 (the code used for bus chassis) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 7.3% 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 870600, not only bus chassis.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $582M 18% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $433M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $370M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$251M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Argentina $200M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $175M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 codes for bus chassis
Brazil splits HS 8706.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8706.00.10Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coaches
- 8706.00.20Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpers
- 8706.00.90Other chassis fitted with engines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bus chassis
What is the HS code for Bus chassis?
The HS code for Bus chassis is 870600 (Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705). The HS code for a bus chassis fitted with an engine is 8706.00.
How do I classify Bus chassis for customs?
Bus chassis is classified under HS code 870600 — Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the chassis does not have an engine?
If the chassis is imported without an engine, it is classified as a part of a motor vehicle under HS code 8708.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of bus chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870600 (the code used for bus chassis) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($582M, 18% of world exports), Sweden ($433M) and China ($370M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870600 (the code used for bus chassis) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $251M, 7.3% of world imports), Argentina ($200M) and Egypt ($175M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 chassis the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870600 for Bus chassis 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 chassis in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870600 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for bus chassis depends on the product's details: 8706.00.10 (Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coaches), 8706.00.20 (Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpers), 8706.00.90 (Other chassis fitted with engines).