Product classification
HS code for Dump truck: 8704.10
Vehicles, dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Classification of dump truck under HS 8704.10
The classification of dump trucks under HS code 8704.10 is determined by their specific engineering for off-highway environments. Unlike standard commercial vehicles used for logistics on public roads, these vehicles are built with reinforced chassis, heavy-duty suspension, and specialized tires to handle rugged terrain in mining, quarrying, and large-scale construction sites. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their objective characteristics at the time of importation. For 8704.10, the primary characteristic is the absence of conventional road-legal features such as standard width restrictions, high-speed gearboxes, or standard lighting arrays, replaced instead by massive payload capacities and tipping mechanisms designed for bulk material transport in controlled environments. This code specifically targets \"dumpers,\" which are vehicles characterized by a sturdy, often tipping body, designed for the transport of excavated materials. The chassis is typically designed to withstand the heavy impact of materials being dropped from height by excavators or loaders.
- Covers
- Articulated dump trucks
- Rigid frame mining trucks
- Off-highway earth-moving dumpers
- Quarry trucks with tipping bodies
- Heavy-duty site dumpers
- Also under 8704.10
- Caterpillar 797F
- Komatsu 980E-5
- Volvo A60H
- Liebherr T 284
- BelAZ 75710
Codes often confused with 8704.10
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying these vehicles under HS codes 8704.21, 8704.22, or 8704.23, which are reserved for on-highway transport vehicles. The distinction lies in the design; if a truck is built to meet road safety standards and highway weight limits, it cannot be classified under 8704.10, even if it is used on a construction site. Additionally, smaller site dumpers are sometimes confused with tractors under 8701, but if the primary purpose is carrying a load rather than pulling one, 8704.10 is correct.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870410 (the code used for dump truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870410 (the code used for dump truck) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 870410, not only dump truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.8B 27% of world exports
- 2 China $2.2B 22% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 12% of world imports
- 2 Australia $1.5B 12% of world imports
- 3 Canada $884M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $11.9B 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 codes for dump truck
Brazil splits HS 8704.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8704.10.10Off-highway dumpers, load capacity 85 t or more
- 8704.10.90Off-highway dumpers, load capacity under 85 t
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dump truck
What is the HS code for Dump truck?
The HS code for Dump truck is 870410 (Vehicles; dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods). The HS code for a dump truck specifically designed for off-highway use is 8704.10. On-highway dump trucks are classified elsewhere in heading 8704 based on engine type and weight.
How do I classify Dump truck for customs?
Dump truck is classified under HS code 870410 — Vehicles; dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a vehicle as off-highway?
A vehicle is considered off-highway if its physical characteristics, such as extreme width, lack of standard road lighting, and specialized off-road tires, make it unsuitable or illegal for normal use on public highways.
Which countries are the top exporters of dump truck (HS 870410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870410 (the code used for dump truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 27% of world exports), China ($2.2B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World exports came to about $10.2B, 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 dump truck (HS 870410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870410 (the code used for dump truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 12% of world imports), Australia ($1.5B) and Canada ($884M). World imports came to about $11.9B, 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 Dump truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870410 for Dump 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 dump truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870410 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dump truck depends on the product's details: 8704.10.10 (Off-highway dumpers, load capacity 85 t or more), 8704.10.90 (Off-highway dumpers, load capacity under 85 t).