Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

HS v2017 Code: 87

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
87	n/a	n/a

Code	87
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

Child Codes: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised; Baby carriages and parts thereof; Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles; Vehicles; for the transport of goods; Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713; Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof; Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof; Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709); Vehicles; public transport passenger type; Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars; Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars; Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled; Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)

About vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

hs code 87 covers a wide range of vehicles, excluding those used for rail or tramway transport. This industry is a critical component of the global economy, providing essential modes of transportation for both personal and commercial use. Vehicles classified under this code play a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods, services, and people, contributing significantly to international trade and economic development.

Production process

The production of vehicles under hs code 87 involves a complex and highly automated manufacturing process. Key steps include the fabrication of vehicle frames and bodies, the assembly of powertrain components (such as engines, transmissions, and drivetrain), the installation of electrical and electronic systems, and the final assembly and testing of the complete vehicle. Manufacturers utilize advanced techniques like computer-aided design (CAD), robotics, and just-in-time production to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Production inputs

The production of vehicles under hs code 87 requires a wide range of inputs, including raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastics, as well as various electronic components, engines, and other specialized parts. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery and equipment, including welding machines, paint shops, and assembly lines. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and assembly line workers, to ensure the smooth and efficient production of vehicles.

Production outputs

Vehicles classified under hs code 87 are the primary output of this industry, encompassing a diverse range of products, such as passenger cars, trucks, buses, and specialized vehicles like ambulances and fire engines. These vehicles are then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 84 Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof, 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, and 86 (Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signaling equipment of all kinds).

Family tree for vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8701'>8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8702'>8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8703'>8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8704'>8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8705'>8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8706'>8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8707'>8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8708'>8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8709'>8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8710'>8710: Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8711'>8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8712'>8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8713'>8713: Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8714'>8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8715'>8715: Baby carriages and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8716'>8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof</a>"]


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