Product classification
HS code for Goods transport vehicle: 8704.90
Vehicles, for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704.
Classification of goods transport vehicle under HS 8704.90
HS code 8704.90 is used for motor vehicles intended for the transport of goods that are not specifically categorized under the other subheadings of 8704. Heading 8704 generally covers all motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The subheadings are typically divided by the type of engine (compression-ignition vs. spark-ignition) and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Subheading 8704.90 serves as a residual category for vehicles using alternative propulsion systems, such as electric motors, or other specialized goods vehicles that do not fit the internal combustion engine criteria defined in 8704.21 through 8704.32. This classification is critical for customs as it distinguishes between traditional diesel/petrol trucks and modern electric or hybrid delivery vehicles, which may be subject to different environmental regulations or tariff rates.
- Covers
- Electric delivery vans
- Battery-powered freight trucks
- Specialized goods vehicles not powered by internal combustion engines
- Hybrid vehicles for goods transport (depending on specific regional interpretations)
- Self-propelled heavy-duty goods transporters
- Also under 8704.90
- Nikola Tre FCEV (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck)
- Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell
- Iveco Daily CNG
- Toyota Material Handling (specific industrial models)
- Hyster (specific industrial models)
Codes often confused with 8704.90
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under HS code 8703, which is reserved for motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. Another frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8705, which covers special purpose motor vehicles like mobile cranes or fire engines. If the vehicle's primary purpose is moving cargo from point A to point B, it belongs in 8704, even if it has specialized loading equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870490 (the code used for goods transport vehicle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870490 (the code used for goods transport vehicle) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 15% 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 870490, not only goods transport vehicle.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $142M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $60M 10% of world exports
- 3 France $50M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $588M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $164M 15% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $131M 12% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $73M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 goods transport vehicle
Brazil classifies goods transport vehicle under NCM 8704.90.00: HS 8704.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about goods transport vehicle
What is the HS code for Goods transport vehicle?
The HS code for Goods transport vehicle is 870490 (Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704).
How do I classify Goods transport vehicle for customs?
Goods transport vehicle is classified under HS code 870490 — Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for goods transport vehicles?
The general heading is 8704, with 8704.90 specifically covering vehicles not elsewhere classified, such as electric goods vehicles.
How do I distinguish between 8704 and 8705?
Heading 8704 is for vehicles that carry goods, while 8705 is for vehicles that perform a specific function other than transport, such as mobile workshops or spray trucks.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods transport vehicle (HS 870490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870490 (the code used for goods transport vehicle) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($142M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($60M) and France ($50M). World exports came to about $588M, 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 goods transport vehicle (HS 870490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870490 (the code used for goods transport vehicle) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($164M, 15% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($131M) and Denmark ($73M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Goods transport vehicle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870490 for Goods transport vehicle 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 goods transport vehicle in Brazil?
In Brazil, goods transport vehicle (HS 870490) is classified under NCM 8704.90.00.