Product classification
HS code for Utility trailers: 8716.39
Trailers and semi-trailers, (other than tanker type).
Classification of utility trailers under HS 8716.39
Utility trailers are classified under HS code 8716.39, which serves as the residual category for trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods that are not tanker-type and not specifically designed for camping or housing. This classification is based on the vehicle's lack of self-propulsion and its design for being towed by another vehicle. Heading 8716 covers a broad spectrum of trailers, and the subheading 8716.39 is used for general-purpose utility trailers, including those with fixed or removable sides, flatbeds, and enclosed box trailers. The classification is determined by the physical characteristics of the trailer, such as the chassis type, the number of axles, and the intended use for hauling miscellaneous cargo rather than specific liquids or gases.
- Covers
- General purpose flatbed utility trailers
- Enclosed cargo trailers for goods transport
- Car haulers and motorcycle trailers
- Small garden or utility trailers for residential use
- Open-box trailers with removable sideboards
- Also under 8716.39
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (dry vans)
- Great Dane Trailers (refrigerated trailers)
- Wabash National (flatbeds)
- Schmitz Cargobull (curtainsiders)
- Felling Trailers (utility trailers)
Codes often confused with 8716.39
Common mistake. Utility trailers are often misclassified under 8716.10, which is reserved for trailers of the caravan type for camping or housing. Another common error is using 8716.31, which is strictly for tanker trailers used to transport liquids or liquefied gases. Importers must also distinguish between 8716.39 and 8716.40 (other trailers), though 8716.39 is the standard for most goods-transporting utility models.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871639 (the code used for utility trailers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871639 (the code used for utility trailers) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 871639, not only utility trailers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.3B 26% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $2.0B 16% of world exports
- 3 China $1.5B 12% of world exports
World total: $12.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.5B 21% of world imports
- 2 Canada $698M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $682M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $11.6B 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 utility trailers
Brazil classifies utility trailers under NCM 8716.39.00: HS 8716.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about utility trailers
What is the HS code for Utility trailers?
The HS code for Utility trailers is 871639 (Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type)). The standard HS code for non-tanker utility trailers used for the transport of goods is 8716.39.
How do I classify Utility trailers for customs?
Utility trailers is classified under HS code 871639 — Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code change based on the trailer's weight?
While the 6-digit code 8716.39 remains the same, many countries require 8-digit or 10-digit statistical suffixes that differentiate trailers based on their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Which countries are the top exporters of utility trailers (HS 871639)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871639 (the code used for utility trailers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.3B, 26% of world exports), Mexico ($2.0B) and China ($1.5B). World exports came to about $12.6B, 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 utility trailers (HS 871639)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871639 (the code used for utility trailers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 21% of world imports), Canada ($698M) and Germany ($682M). World imports came to about $11.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Utility trailers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871639 for Utility trailers 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 utility trailers in Brazil?
In Brazil, utility trailers (HS 871639) is classified under NCM 8716.39.00.