Product classification
HS code for Vehicle chassis: 8706.00
Chassis, fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Classification of vehicle chassis under HS 8706.00
The classification of a vehicle chassis under HS code 8706.00 is strictly reserved for chassis frames that are already fitted with engines. This heading applies to the structural foundation of motor vehicles from headings 87.01 to 87.05. The inclusion of the engine is the defining characteristic that separates this code from simple metal frames. Under the Harmonized System, a chassis with an engine is considered to have the essential character of an incomplete vehicle, yet it lacks the bodywork (coachwork) that would classify it as a finished vehicle under headings like 87.03 or 87.04. This classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly mentions chassis fitted with engines for specific vehicle types.
- Covers
- Chassis frames for passenger motor cars fitted with engines
- Truck chassis with engines but without cabs or beds
- Bus chassis equipped with engines and steering mechanisms
- Tractor chassis fitted with engines
- Chassis with engines and fuel tanks or exhaust systems
- 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 frequent misclassification occurs when a chassis frame without an engine is imported. Such items should be classified under HS code 8708.99 as parts of motor vehicles, rather than 8706.00. Another common mistake is classifying a chassis that includes both an engine and a cab under this heading; once a cab is fitted, the item usually moves to headings 87.02, 87.03, or 87.04 depending on the vehicle type. Furthermore, chassis for specialized industrial trucks (like forklifts) are classified under 8427 rather than 8706.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870600 (the code used for vehicle chassis), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870600 (the code used for vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle chassis
What is the HS code for Vehicle chassis?
The HS code for Vehicle chassis is 870600 (Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705). The HS code for a vehicle chassis fitted with an engine is 8706.00. If the chassis does not have an engine, it is typically classified under 8708.99.
How do I classify Vehicle chassis for customs?
Vehicle 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 HS code 8706.00 include the vehicle body?
No, HS code 8706.00 is specifically for the chassis and engine assembly without the body or coachwork. If the body is attached, it is classified as a complete vehicle.
Which countries are the top exporters of vehicle chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870600 (the code used for vehicle 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 vehicle chassis (HS 870600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870600 (the code used for vehicle 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 Vehicle chassis the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870600 for Vehicle 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 vehicle chassis in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870600 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for vehicle 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).