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HS Heading 8705 : Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8705 encompasses special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units). It classifies 5 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 87 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 87

Heading

8705

Subheadings

5 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8705

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
8705.10	Mobile cranes	87	View 8705.10 Package →
8705.20	Mobile drilling derricks	87	View 8705.20 Package →
8705.30	Fire fighting vehicles	87	View 8705.30 Package →
8705.40	Concrete mixers	87	View 8705.40 Package →
8705.90	Other	87	View 8705.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8705

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8705 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8705 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8705 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8705?

HS Heading 8705 covers Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units), grouping 5 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8705?

Subheadings under Heading 8705 range from 8705.11 to 8705.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8705?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8705 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8705?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8705?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8705?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 8705 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8705?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8705?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8705?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.