Tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, motorized, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
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Heading 8710 covers motorized tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, whether or not fitted with weapons, plus parts for those vehicles. It splits into tracked (including half-tracked) vehicles, other vehicles, and parts. All three lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Military tanks
- Tracked armored personnel carriers
- Half-tracked armored fighting vehicles
- Wheeled armored fighting vehicles
- Armored reconnaissance vehicles
- Armored command vehicles
- Turrets and hulls for armored fighting vehicles
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide first whether the item is a complete vehicle or a part; parts go in 8710.00.00.90.
- For complete vehicles, confirm the item is motorized and is an armored fighting vehicle.
- Check whether the vehicle is tracked or half-tracked; if so, use 8710.00.00.30.
- If the complete vehicle is not tracked or half-tracked, use 8710.00.00.60.
- Fitted weapons do not change the classification within heading 8710.
Often confused with
- Heading 8703Passenger cars and SUVs
Designed mainly to carry persons, not armored fighting vehicles.
- Heading 8704Cargo trucks
Designed to carry goods, not fighting vehicles.
- Heading 8705Fire fighting vehicles
Special purpose motor vehicles classified outside heading 8710 unless they are armored fighting vehicles.
- Heading 8708Ordinary motor vehicle parts and accessories
Parts for cars and trucks of headings 8701 to 8705, not parts for armored fighting vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a tracked armored personnel carrier?
Tracked armored personnel carriers are classified under 8710.00.00.30, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on parts for tanks?
Parts for tanks and other armored fighting vehicles are classified under 8710.00.00.90, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a wheeled armored fighting vehicle?
A wheeled armored fighting vehicle that is not tracked or half-tracked goes under 8710.00.00.60, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
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.