Product classification
HS code for Vehicle cab: 8707.90
Vehicles, bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Classification of vehicle cab under HS 8707.90
Vehicle cabs are classified under HS code 8707.90, which covers bodies (including cabs) for motor vehicles. The classification logic follows GIR 1 and the specific structure of heading 8707. While subheading 8707.10 is reserved for bodies of vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (heading 8703), subheading 8707.90 acts as the residual category for all other motor vehicles. This includes cabs for tractors (8701), goods transport vehicles (8704), and special purpose vehicles (8705). A 'cab' is defined as the driver's compartment of a truck or tractor, which may be imported as a separate unit from the chassis. The classification remains in 8707 even if the cab is fully equipped with internal fittings like dashboards, seats, and controls, provided it is imported as a body unit rather than a complete vehicle.
- Covers
- Truck driver compartments (cabs)
- Tractor cabs for agricultural or industrial use
- Cabs for crane lorries and fire engines
- Sleeper cabs for long-haul freight trucks
- Fully trimmed cabs with interior upholstery and glass
- Unfinished cab shells (bodies-in-white)
- 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. Vehicle cabs are often confused with 'parts of bodies' under heading 8708. The distinction lies in the completeness of the structure. If the item is a complete or substantially complete compartment for the driver or passengers, it belongs in 8707. If it is merely a component of a cab, such as a floor pan, roof panel, or pillar, it should be classified under 8708.29. Another misclassification occurs with 8701, 8704, or 8705; if the cab is already mounted on a chassis with an engine, the entire assembly is classified as a complete vehicle, not just a body. Cabs for heavy machinery like excavators are classified under 8431, as they are parts of Chapter 84 machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870790 (the code used for vehicle cab), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870790 (the code used for vehicle cab) 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 vehicle cab.
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 vehicle cab
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 vehicle cab
What is the HS code for Vehicle cab?
The HS code for Vehicle cab is 870790 (Vehicles; bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705). The HS code for vehicle cabs intended for trucks, tractors, and special vehicles is 8707.90.
How do I classify Vehicle cab for customs?
Vehicle cab 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 interior seats and dashboard?
Yes, if the seats and dashboard are imported as integral parts of the cab unit, the entire assembly is classified under 8707.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle cab (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870790 (the code used for vehicle cab) 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 vehicle cab (HS 870790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870790 (the code used for vehicle cab) 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 Vehicle cab the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870790 for Vehicle cab 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 vehicle cab in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870790 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for vehicle cab 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).