Product classification
HS code for Custom trailers: 8716.40
Trailers and semi-trailers, n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Classification of custom trailers under HS 8716.40
Custom trailers are classified under HS code 8716.40, which covers trailers and semi-trailers not elsewhere specified. Chapter 87 of the Harmonized System deals with vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and heading 8716 specifically addresses trailers and semi-trailers for all vehicles, as well as other vehicles not mechanically propelled. Subheading 8716.40 is the "other" category for trailers that do not fit into the more specific subheadings like 8716.10 (trailers for housing or camping), 8716.20 (self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes), or 8716.31/8716.39 (trailers for the transport of goods). Custom-built trailers often fall here because their design is specialized for functions other than simple cargo transport or residential use, such as mobile stages, specialized equipment haulers, or custom utility units. The classification requires a detailed understanding of the trailer's chassis and its intended utility. If the trailer is designed for a specific function like firefighting or as a mobile workshop, it remains under 8716 unless it becomes a self-propelled vehicle, which would move it to 8705. Accurate classification is vital for determining import tariffs and ensuring compliance with road safety regulations in the destination country.
- Covers
- Custom exhibition and display trailers
- Mobile workshop trailers
- Specialized utility trailers for non-goods transport
- Custom-built recreational trailers (non-motorized)
- Mobile stage and event trailers
- Custom generator trailers
- Also under 8716.40
- Featherlite Trailers (custom specialty trailers)
- Aluma Trailers (utility and specialty)
- Load Trail (heavy-duty custom trailers)
- Big Tex Trailers (specialty equipment)
- ATC Trailers (custom car haulers)
Codes often confused with 8716.40
Common mistake. Custom trailers are often misclassified under 8716.10 if they resemble camping trailers, even if they are for commercial use. They are also confused with 8716.39, which is for general goods transport. If the trailer has permanently mounted machinery, it might be confused with 8705 (special purpose motor vehicles), but 8705 only applies to motorized vehicles, not towed trailers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871640 (the code used for custom trailers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871640 (the code used for custom trailers) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 871640, not only custom trailers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $330M 16% of world exports
- 2 China $241M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $188M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $257M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $200M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Poland $147M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 code for custom trailers
Brazil classifies custom trailers under NCM 8716.40.00: HS 8716.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about custom trailers
What is the HS code for Custom trailers?
The HS code for Custom trailers is 871640 (Trailers and semi-trailers; n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3). The HS code for custom trailers not designed for goods transport or camping is 8716.40.
How do I classify Custom trailers for customs?
Custom trailers is classified under HS code 871640 — Trailers and semi-trailers; n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include semi-trailers?
Yes, 8716.40 includes semi-trailers provided they are not specifically for agricultural use, camping, or the transport of goods.
Which countries are the top exporters of custom trailers (HS 871640)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871640 (the code used for custom trailers) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($330M, 16% of world exports), China ($241M) and the Netherlands ($188M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 custom trailers (HS 871640)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871640 (the code used for custom trailers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($257M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($200M) and Poland ($147M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 Custom trailers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871640 for Custom trailers 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 custom trailers in Brazil?
In Brazil, custom trailers (HS 871640) is classified under NCM 8716.40.00.