Product classification
HS code for Truck body: 8707.90
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Classification of truck body under HS 8707.90
Truck bodies, including cabs, are classified under HS code 8707.90. Heading 8707 is dedicated to the bodies (including cabs) for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. While 8707.10 is reserved for passenger cars, 8707.90 covers bodies for all other vehicles, including those for the transport of goods (trucks), public transport (buses), and special purpose vehicles (cranes, fire engines). The classification covers the complete shell of the vehicle's upper structure but does not include the chassis fitted with an engine (which falls under 8706). This code is essential for manufacturers who produce vehicle components separately from the mechanical chassis or for companies specializing in aftermarket body installations like refrigerated units or dump bodies. The body must be a recognizable unit for a vehicle; individual panels or doors that are not assembled into a body structure are classified as parts under heading 8708. The classification remains the same whether the body is imported as a single unit or in a knocked-down state, provided it has the essential character of a vehicle body. This distinction is critical for determining duty rates, as bodies often carry different tariffs than complete vehicles or individual spare parts.
- Covers
- Complete truck cabs (driver compartments)
- Dump truck bodies (tipper bodies)
- Refrigerated truck bodies (insulated shells)
- Tanker bodies for liquid transport
- Flatbed bodies for cargo trucks
- Bus bodies (coachwork)
- Also under 8707.90
- Volvo FH cab
- Scania R-series cab
- Mercedes-Benz Actros cab
- Blue Bird bus body
- Freightliner Cascadia cab
Codes often confused with 8707.90
Common mistake. Truck bodies are often misclassified under HS code 8708, which covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles. The rule of thumb is that 8707 is for the entire body or cab structure, while 8708 is for individual components like bumpers, gearboxes, or separate door panels. Another common error is using HS code 8704, which is for the complete vehicle. If the body is imported without a chassis and engine, it cannot be classified as a vehicle under 8704 and must be placed in 8707.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870790 (the code used for truck body), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870790 (the code used for truck body) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 870790, not only truck body.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $1.1B 17% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $859M 14% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $533M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $1.3B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $862M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $521M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 truck body
Brazil splits HS 8707.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8707.90.10Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpers
- 8707.90.90Other bodies and cabs for motor vehicles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about truck body
What is the HS code for Truck body?
The HS code for Truck body is 870790 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705). The HS code for a truck body, including the cab, is 8707.90.
How do I classify Truck body for customs?
Truck body is classified under HS code 870790 — Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the engine and wheels?
No, HS code 8707.90 is strictly for the body structure. If the item includes the engine and chassis, it is classified as a complete vehicle under 8704.
Which countries are the top exporters of truck body (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870790 (the code used for truck body) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.1B, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($859M) and Brazil ($533M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 truck body (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870790 (the code used for truck body) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.3B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($862M) and France ($521M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 Truck body the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870790 for Truck body 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 truck body in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for truck body depends on the product's details: 8707.90.10 (Bodies and cabs for tractors and dumpers), 8707.90.90 (Other bodies and cabs for motor vehicles).