Product classification
HS code for Dollies: 8716.80
Vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8716.
Classification of dollies under HS 8716.80
Dollies are classified under HS code 8716.80, which covers other vehicles that are not mechanically propelled. Heading 8716 includes trailers and semi-trailers for all vehicles, as well as other vehicles not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.). A dolly is defined as a wheeled platform or frame used to move heavy objects manually. Since these items do not possess a motor and are designed to be pushed or pulled by hand, they fall under the residual category 8716.80. The classification is based on the physical characteristics of the item as a transport device for goods. This includes various configurations such as flat platforms, upright hand trucks, and specialized frames for moving specific items like furniture or machinery.
- Covers
- Furniture dollies (flat wooden or plastic frames with casters)
- Appliance dollies and hand trucks
- Pallet dollies for warehouse use
- Drum dollies for transporting barrels
- Piano dollies and heavy-duty equipment movers
- Tow dollies used for vehicle transport (non-motorized)
- Also under 8716.80
- Rubbermaid Commercial Products (utility carts)
- Milwaukee Hand Trucks (hand trucks)
- True Temper (wheelbarrows)
- Carts & Parts (shopping carts)
- Vestil Manufacturing (industrial dollies)
Codes often confused with 8716.80
Common mistake. Dollies are often misclassified under HS code 8427.90, which covers other work trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment. However, 8427 is intended for more complex machinery like forklifts. If the dolly is a simple wheeled frame without a lifting mechanism, 8716.80 is correct. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use HS code 7326.90 (other articles of iron or steel), but because the item is a functional vehicle for transport, the specific vehicle heading in Chapter 87 takes precedence over general material headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871680 (the code used for dollies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871680 (the code used for dollies) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 871680, not only dollies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $375M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 United States $327M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $840M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $329M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $282M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 dollies
Brazil classifies dollies under NCM 8716.80.00: HS 8716.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dollies
What is the HS code for Dollies?
The HS code for Dollies is 871680 (Vehicles; n.e.c. in heading no. 8716). The HS code for manual dollies and hand trucks is 8716.80.
How do I classify Dollies for customs?
Dollies is classified under HS code 871680 — Vehicles; n.e.c. in heading no. 8716. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include motorized dollies?
No, motorized or self-propelled dollies are classified under heading 8427 if they are work trucks, or heading 8709 if they are used in factories or warehouses for short-distance transport of goods.
Which countries are the top exporters of dollies (HS 871680)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871680 (the code used for dollies) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 47% of world exports), Germany ($375M) and the United States ($327M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 dollies (HS 871680)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871680 (the code used for dollies) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($840M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($329M) and Germany ($282M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Dollies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871680 for Dollies 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 dollies in Brazil?
In Brazil, dollies (HS 871680) is classified under NCM 8716.80.00.