Heading 8702

Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver

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Heading 8702 covers motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. The lines are split first by propulsion type and then by whether the vehicle is designed for 16 or more persons or for other capacities from ten persons upward.

Products in this heading

Diesel city buses
Electric transit buses
School buses
Intercity motor coaches
Diesel-electric hybrid shuttle buses
Church buses
Double-decker sightseeing buses

How to choose the right subheading

Propulsion type: diesel only, diesel-electric, spark-electric, electric only, or other.
Designed capacity: 16 or more persons including the driver versus other capacities of ten or more persons.
Whether the item is a complete motor vehicle, not a body, chassis, part, or trailer.
Primary design: passenger transport for ten or more persons, not goods transport or personal vehicle use.

Often confused with

Passenger vans and SUVs with seating for fewer than ten people
Heading 8702 requires transport capacity for ten or more persons, including the driver.
Heading 8703
Cargo vans and box trucks
These are designed for the transport of goods, not ten or more persons.
Heading 8704
Bus bodies and cabs imported separately
Bodies for motor vehicles are classified in heading 8707.
Heading 8707
Bus parts such as brake pads and seats
Parts and accessories for motor vehicles go to heading 8708.
Heading 8708
Non-motorized passenger trailers
Trailers are not self-propelled motor vehicles.
Heading 8716

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a diesel city bus designed for 16 or more passengers?

Use 8702.10.31.00 for a vehicle with only a compression-ignition engine designed for 16 or more persons, including the driver. The general (MFN) rate is 2%.

What is the duty on an electric bus with 10 to 15 passenger seats?

An electric bus for 10 to 15 persons, including the driver, falls under 8702.40.61.00. The general (MFN) rate is 2%.

How do I classify a diesel-electric hybrid bus for 16 or more passengers?

Classify it under 8702.20.31.00 when it has both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor and is designed for 16 or more persons. The general (MFN) rate is 2%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.