Product classification
HS code for Mixer truck: 8705.40
Vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries.
Classification of mixer truck under HS 8705.40
A mixer truck, specifically a concrete-mixer lorry, is classified under HS code 8705.40. This classification is found in Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8705 is reserved for special purpose motor vehicles that are not primarily designed for the transport of persons or goods. A concrete-mixer lorry is a prime example of this, as it is a vehicle chassis permanently fitted with a mixing drum and the mechanical gear necessary to mix or maintain the consistency of concrete during transit. The classification is determined by the vehicle's primary function: the industrial process of mixing concrete. Even though the vehicle travels on public roads, its identity as a piece of mobile machinery takes precedence over its identity as a transport vehicle. This code applies to both the vehicle and the integrated mixing apparatus as a single unit.
- Covers
- Standard ready-mix concrete trucks
- Transit mixers with rotating drums
- Truck-mounted volumetric concrete mixers
- Concrete-mixer lorries with integrated pumping systems
- Specialized cement mixing vehicles for construction sites
- 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. Mixer trucks are often misclassified under HS code 8704, which is for the transport of goods. While a mixer truck does move concrete, its primary purpose is the mixing process, placing it in 8705. Another common error is using 8474.31, which covers stationary concrete or mortar mixers. If the mixer is permanently mounted on a motor vehicle chassis, it must be classified in Chapter 87 rather than Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870540 (the code used for mixer truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870540 (the code used for 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 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 mixer truck
Brazil classifies 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 mixer truck
What is the HS code for Mixer truck?
The HS code for Mixer truck is 870540 (Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries). The specific HS code for a concrete-mixer lorry (mixer truck) is 8705.40.
How do I classify Mixer truck for customs?
Mixer truck is classified under HS code 870540 — Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include trailer-mounted mixers?
No, 8705.40 is for motor vehicles (lorries). Trailer-mounted mixers are typically classified under heading 8474 as machinery or 8716 as trailers, depending on their design and integration.
Which countries are the top exporters of mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870540 (the code used for 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 mixer truck (HS 870540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870540 (the code used for 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 Mixer truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870540 for 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 mixer truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, mixer truck (HS 870540) is classified under NCM 8705.40.00.