Product classification
HS code for Truck chassis: 8706.00
Chassis, fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Classification of truck chassis under HS 8706.00
Truck chassis fitted with engines are classified under HS code 8706.00. This code represents a specific intermediate stage of vehicle assembly. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their state at the time of importation. Heading 8706 specifically covers the mobile base of a vehicle—consisting of the chassis frame, the engine, and usually the transmission, steering gear, and axles—but without the bodywork (coachwork). This classification applies to chassis intended for vehicles of headings 8701 through 8705. The presence of the engine is the defining characteristic that separates this code from 8708, which covers chassis frames without engines. The chassis must be a functional mechanical unit capable of propulsion, even if it lacks a cab or cargo area. This code is essential for manufacturers who import the mechanical platform of a truck to build specialized bodies locally.
- Covers
- Truck chassis with diesel engines
- Tractor unit chassis with engines
- Bus chassis with engines
- Chassis for special purpose vehicles (e.g., fire trucks)
- Self-propelled chassis with drivetrains
- Also under 8706.00
- Daimler Truck chassis
- Volvo Bus chassis
- Scania chassis
- Ford F-Series chassis cab
- Isuzu N-Series chassis
Codes often confused with 8706.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 8708.99, which is used for chassis frames that do not have an engine fitted. Another error is classifying the item under 8704 (the code for complete trucks) if the chassis is imported with a cab; if a cab is present, it is generally considered a complete vehicle even without the cargo bed. Additionally, 8707 is for bodies only and should not be used for chassis.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870600 (the code used for truck chassis), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870600 (the code used for truck chassis) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 7.3% 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 870600, not only truck chassis.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $582M 18% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $433M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $370M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$251M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Argentina $200M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $175M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 codes for truck chassis
Brazil splits HS 8706.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8706.00.10Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coaches
- 8706.00.20Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpers
- 8706.00.90Other chassis fitted with engines
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about truck chassis
What is the HS code for Truck chassis?
The HS code for Truck chassis is 870600 (Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705). The HS code for a truck chassis fitted with an engine is 8706.00.
How do I classify Truck chassis for customs?
Truck chassis is classified under HS code 870600 — Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8706.00 include the transmission?
Yes, a chassis fitted with an engine under 8706.00 typically includes the transmission, axles, and steering mechanism as part of the mechanical assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of truck chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870600 (the code used for truck chassis) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($582M, 18% of world exports), Sweden ($433M) and China ($370M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 truck chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870600 (the code used for truck chassis) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $251M, 7.3% of world imports), Argentina ($200M) and Egypt ($175M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 chassis the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870600 for Truck chassis 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 chassis in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870600 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for truck chassis depends on the product's details: 8706.00.10 (Engine-fitted chassis for buses and coaches), 8706.00.20 (Engine-fitted chassis for tractors and dumpers), 8706.00.90 (Other chassis fitted with engines).