Product classification
HS code for Concrete mixer truck: 8705.40
Vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries.
Classification of concrete mixer truck under HS 8705.40
The classification of a concrete mixer truck under HS code 8705.40 is governed by the rules of Chapter 87, which pertains to vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Specifically, heading 8705 is reserved for special purpose motor vehicles that are not primarily designed for the transport of persons or goods. A concrete mixer truck, also known as a transit mixer or a concrete-mixer lorry, consists of a motor vehicle chassis upon which a mixing drum is permanently mounted. The primary function of this vehicle is to maintain the homogeneity of the concrete and prevent it from setting during transportation from the batching plant to the construction site. Because the mixing apparatus is an integral part of the vehicle and the vehicle is designed for a specific industrial task rather than general freight, it is classified under 8705.40. This classification applies regardless of the size of the drum or the type of engine powering the vehicle. It is the combination of the automotive chassis and the specialized mixing equipment that defines its status under the Harmonized System. Importers must ensure that the vehicle is indeed a mixer lorry and not a standard dump truck or a stationary mixer being transported, as these would fall under different headings.
- Covers
- Transit concrete mixers
- Ready-mix concrete trucks
- Volumetric concrete mixer trucks
- In-transit mixing lorries
- Standard drum mixer 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. Concrete mixer trucks are often confused with 8474.31, which covers the mixing machinery itself when not mounted on a motor vehicle. They may also be misclassified under 8704.22 or 8704.23, which are codes for standard goods-transport vehicles (dump trucks or lorries). The distinction lies in the permanent mounting of the mixing equipment and the special purpose nature of the vehicle. If the mixer is merely being carried as cargo, it does not fall under 8705.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870540 (the code used for concrete mixer truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870540 (the code used for concrete 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 concrete 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 concrete mixer truck
Brazil classifies concrete 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 concrete mixer truck
What is the HS code for Concrete mixer truck?
The HS code for Concrete mixer truck is 870540 (Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries). The HS code for a concrete mixer truck (lorry) is 8705.40.
How do I classify Concrete mixer truck for customs?
Concrete mixer truck is classified under HS code 870540 — Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is a mixer truck not in Chapter 84?
Because it is a special purpose motor vehicle where the chassis and the machinery are integrated, it is classified in Chapter 87 (Vehicles) rather than Chapter 84 (Machinery).
Which countries are the top exporters of concrete mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870540 (the code used for concrete 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 concrete mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870540 (the code used for concrete 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 Concrete mixer truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870540 for Concrete 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 concrete mixer truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, concrete mixer truck (HS 870540) is classified under NCM 8705.40.00.