HS Code 870490
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
Official description: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other
Also searched as: goods vehicle, cargo truck, delivery truck, freight truck, van
Classification
How 870490 breaks down
Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 870490?
Buyers sourcing motor vehicles for the transport of goods from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 870490 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 870490
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 870490 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8704
Other HS codes under 8704
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods". If 870490 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 870490: common questions
What is HS code 870490?
HS code 870490 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Motor vehicles for the transport of goods : Other". The first two digits (87) are the chapter — Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts — and digits 3-4 (8704) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 870490?
Common products classified under 870490 include goods vehicle, cargo truck, delivery truck, freight truck, van and similar items matching motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 870490?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 870490 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (870490) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 87
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