8705.90.00.80—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), other
General
Free
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Column 2
25%
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 8705.90.00.80 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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), other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 5 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate.
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Tariff modifications(5)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.74.01 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.74.03 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 25% upon the value of the non-U.S. content |
| 9903.74.05 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.06 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.07 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Recent CBP rulings(3)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of a road marking truck from Canada
The tariff classification of a manure spreader truck from Canada
The tariff classification of a rail-grinding vehicle from Germany
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 8705.90.00.80?
HTS 8705.90.00.80 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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), other. It belongs to Chapter 87 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8705.90.00.80?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8705.90.00.80 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8705.90.00.80?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8705.90.00.80 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8705.90.00.80?
Yes — HTS 8705.90.00.80 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.74.01 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 4 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 8705.90.00.80 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 8705.90.00.80 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
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