HS Code 8705
Special Purpose Motor Vehicles
HS code 8705 covers special purpose motor vehicles such as fire engines, mobile cranes, breakdown lorries, and road sweepers not used for transport.
HS Code 8705 — Special Purpose Motor Vehicles
This code applies to motor vehicles that are not primarily for transporting people or goods, but rather for performing a specific professional function. Examples include fire engines, mobile cranes, and mobile workshops.
What's included
- Fire engines
- Mobile cranes
- Street sweepers
- Concrete mixer lorries
- Mobile radiological units
What's excluded
- Self-propelled rollers → use
8429(Road rollers are considered earth-moving machinery, not special purpose motor vehicles.) - Electric works trucks → use
8709(Short-distance factory trucks are 8709.)
Common examples
- Liebherr LTM Mobile Crane
- Rosenbauer Panther Fire Truck
- Schwing Concrete Pump Truck
- Bucher CityCat Road Sweeper
- Terberg Breakdown Lorry
Frequently asked questions
Is a concrete truck 8704 or 8705?
A concrete mixer truck is 8705 because its primary purpose is the mixing function during transit, not just the transport of cargo.
What defines a mobile workshop?
A vehicle permanently fitted with tools, workbenches, or machinery for performing repairs on-site rather than transporting goods.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Technical specification sheets for the mounted equipment are usually mandatory.
- Typical shipping mode: RoRo
- Top exporters: Germany, China, United States, Italy, Japan
- Top importers: United States, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Functionality is key; if the vehicle 'works' rather than just 'carries', it belongs here.
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