Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
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Heading 8706 covers chassis fitted with engines for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The lines split by the vehicle family the chassis is built for, with separate lines for 8701, 8702 and 8704 vehicles, for 8703 vehicles, for 8705 vehicles, and for other vehicles including agricultural tractors. General (MFN) rates in the listed lines range from Free to 4%.
Products in this heading
- Engine-equipped chassis for a passenger car
- Engine-equipped chassis for a bus
- Engine-equipped chassis for a light-duty goods vehicle
- Engine-equipped chassis for a heavy-duty goods vehicle
- Engine-equipped chassis for an agricultural tractor
- Engine-equipped chassis for a fire fighting vehicle
- Engine-equipped chassis for a mobile crane
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the vehicle heading the chassis is designed for: 8701 tractor, 8702 bus, 8703 car, 8704 goods vehicle, or 8705 special purpose vehicle.
- Confirm the chassis has an engine fitted; a body or cab without an engine is not classified in 8706.
- For chassis for 8701, 8702 or 8704 vehicles, check whether the vehicle is of subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31, then use 8706.00.03.00; otherwise use the 8706.00.05 lines by vehicle type.
- For chassis for 8703 vehicles, use 8706.00.15.20 for passenger automobiles or 8706.00.15.40 for other 8703 vehicles.
- For chassis for 8705 special purpose vehicles use 8706.00.25.00; for agricultural tractors use 8706.00.30.00; for other vehicles use 8706.00.50.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8704Complete truck with cab and engine
A complete goods vehicle is classified in heading 8704, not as a chassis.
- Heading 8707Truck cab or body without engine
Bodies and cabs for motor vehicles are classified in heading 8707.
- Heading 8708Replacement chassis parts
Parts and accessories for motor vehicles go to heading 8708.
- Heading 8716Trailer chassis not fitted with an engine
Trailers and other non-powered vehicles are classified in heading 8716.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a chassis fitted with an engine for a truck?
For a chassis for a vehicle of subheading 8704.21 or 8704.31, use 8706.00.03.00, general (MFN) rate 4%. Other chassis for heading 8704 vehicles use 8706.00.05.75, also at a general (MFN) rate of 4%.
What is the duty on a passenger car chassis with an engine?
Chassis for passenger automobiles of heading 8703 is 8706.00.15.20, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%. For other 8703 vehicles, use 8706.00.15.40, also 2.5%.
How do I classify a chassis for a fire truck?
A chassis for a special purpose motor vehicle of heading 8705, such as a fire fighting vehicle, is 8706.00.25.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.6%.
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.
All lines in heading 8706
- 8706.00.03.00For vehicles of subheading 8704.21 or 8704.314%
- 8706.00.05.20For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.294%
- 8706.00.05.40Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 / For vehicles of heading 87024%
- 8706.00.05.75Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 / For vehicles of heading 87044%
- 8706.00.15.20Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 / For vehicles of heading 8703 / For passenger automobiles2.5%
- 8706.00.15.40For other vehicles of heading 87032.5%
- 8706.00.25.00Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 / For vehicles of heading 87051.6%
- 8706.00.30.00For tractors suitable for agricultural useFree
- 8706.00.50.00Chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 / For other vehicles / Other1.4%