Product classification
HS code for Off-highway dumper: 8704.10
Vehicles, dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Classification of off-highway dumper under HS 8704.10
Off-highway dumpers are classified under HS code 8704.10. This classification is reserved for motor vehicles specifically designed for the transport of goods in environments such as mines, quarries, or large-scale construction sites where public road regulations do not apply. These vehicles are distinguished from standard dump trucks by their robust construction, often featuring a reinforced chassis, heavy-duty suspension, and a tipping body designed to handle bulk materials like rock or ore. To qualify for 8704.10, the vehicle must possess characteristics that make it unsuitable for the public highway, such as excessive width, lack of standard road lighting, or a maximum speed significantly lower than road-legal vehicles. The classification is based on the design intent and physical capabilities of the machine rather than its current use.
- Covers
- Rigid frame off-highway haul trucks
- Articulated dump trucks (ADT)
- Mining dumpers with bottom or rear discharge
- Heavy-duty earth-moving tippers for site use
- Shuttle cars for underground mining transport
- 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 misclassification is placing these vehicles under 8704.21, 8704.22, or 8704.23, which are codes for standard road-legal dump trucks (tippers). The distinction lies in the "off-highway" design; if a truck is capable of being registered for normal road use, it cannot be classified under 8704.10. Another error involves HS code 8429.51 (front-end shovel loaders). While some dumpers have loading capabilities, their primary function is transport, which keeps them in 8704. Furthermore, smaller "site dumpers" used in landscaping are sometimes confused with tractors (8701), but if they have a fixed tipping body, 8704.10 remains the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870410 (the code used for off-highway dumper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870410 (the code used for off-highway dumper) 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 off-highway dumper.
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 off-highway dumper
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 off-highway dumper
What is the HS code for Off-highway dumper?
The HS code for Off-highway dumper is 870410 (Vehicles; dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods). The correct HS code for a dumper designed specifically for off-highway use is 8704.10.
How do I classify Off-highway dumper for customs?
Off-highway dumper 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.
Can a standard construction tipper use code 8704.10?
No, if the vehicle is designed for use on public roads, it must be classified under the general subheadings of 8704 based on engine type and weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of off-highway dumper (HS 870410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870410 (the code used for off-highway dumper) 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 off-highway dumper (HS 870410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870410 (the code used for off-highway dumper) 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 Off-highway dumper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870410 for Off-highway dumper 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 off-highway dumper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870410 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for off-highway dumper 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).