Product classification
HS code for Cement mixer truck: 8705.40
Vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries.
Classification of cement mixer truck under HS 8705.40
Cement mixer trucks, also known as concrete-mixer lorries, are classified under HS code 8705.40. This classification is found in Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8705 is dedicated to special purpose motor vehicles, which are vehicles not primarily designed for the transport of persons or goods but rather for performing a specific technical function. A concrete-mixer truck is a prime example of this, as its primary purpose is the agitation and transport of ready-mix concrete to prevent it from setting before delivery. The integration of the mixing drum onto a motorized chassis distinguishes it from stationary mixers. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, even though these vehicles transport concrete, their specialized construction for mixing during transit places them firmly under 8705 rather than the general cargo vehicle heading 8704. This follows GRI 1 and the specific language of subheading 8705.40.
- Covers
- Transit mixers mounted on truck chassis
- Ready-mix concrete lorries
- Volumetric concrete mixer trucks
- In-transit agitation trucks
- Mobile concrete batching trucks
- Also under 8705.40
- Liebherr HTM series
- Sany SYG series
- Zoomlion ZLJ series
- Mercedes-Benz Arocs mixer
- Volvo FMX mixer
Codes often confused with 8705.40
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying these vehicles under 8704.22 or 8704.23, which are for standard goods-transport trucks. However, because the mixer is a permanent fixture for a technical process, 8705.40 takes precedence. Another error is using 8474.31, which is only for the mixing machinery itself when not mounted on a vehicle.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870540 (the code used for cement mixer truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870540 (the code used for cement mixer truck) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 9.9% 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 870540, not only cement mixer truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $964M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $147M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Canada $118M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $149M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 United States $120M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$75M 5.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.5B 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 cement mixer truck
Brazil classifies cement mixer truck under NCM 8705.40.00: HS 8705.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cement mixer truck
What is the HS code for Cement mixer truck?
The HS code for Cement mixer truck is 870540 (Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries). The HS code for a cement mixer truck is 8705.40, which covers concrete-mixer lorries.
How do I classify Cement mixer truck for customs?
Cement mixer truck is classified under HS code 870540 — Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is it not classified as a transport truck?
Under HS rules, vehicles that perform a specific function other than just transport, such as mixing concrete, are classified as special purpose vehicles under 8705.
Which countries are the top exporters of cement mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870540 (the code used for cement mixer truck) in UN Comtrade data were China ($964M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($147M) and Canada ($118M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 cement mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870540 (the code used for cement mixer truck) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($149M, 9.9% of world imports), the United States ($120M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $75M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Cement mixer truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870540 for Cement mixer truck 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 cement mixer truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, cement mixer truck (HS 870540) is classified under NCM 8705.40.00.