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)

HS v2022 Code: 8705

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
87	05	n/a

Code	8705
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	87

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

This Code: 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)

Child Codes: Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles; Vehicles; break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705; Vehicles; crane lorries; Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks; Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Vehicles; public transport passenger type; 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; Vehicles; for the transport of goods; Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705; Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705

About 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)

HS code 8705 covers a diverse range of special-purpose motor vehicles that are not primarily designed for the transport of people or goods. These vehicles serve specialized functions in various industries, from construction and maintenance to emergency services and healthcare. Their importance lies in their ability to provide essential services and support critical infrastructure, contributing significantly to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of vehicles under HS code 8705 typically involves the assembly of various components, including the chassis, engine, and specialized equipment. Manufacturers often start with a standard commercial vehicle platform and then customize it to meet the specific requirements of the intended application. This may involve the integration of specialized equipment, such as cranes, pumps, or medical imaging devices, as well as the installation of specialized control systems and safety features.

Production inputs

The production of HS code 8705 vehicles requires a range of inputs, including raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and plastics for the body and frame, as well as various mechanical and electrical components, such as engines, transmissions, and electronic systems. Manufacturers also rely on specialized equipment and machinery, including welding tools, painting facilities, and assembly lines, to ensure the efficient and high-quality production of these vehicles.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 8705 are the various types of special-purpose motor vehicles, such as 8705 Breakdown lorries, 8705 Road sweeper lorries, 8705 Spraying lorries, 8705 Mobile workshops, and 8705 Mobile radiological units. These vehicles are often purchased by government agencies, emergency services, construction companies, and other organizations that require specialized equipment to carry out their operations. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other industries, such as 8701 Tractors and 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, which may incorporate HS code 8705 vehicles as part of their own operations.

Family tree for 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)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8705'>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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8701'>8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8702'>8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8703'>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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8704'>8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8706'>8706: Chassis; fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8707'>8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8708'>8708: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8709'>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/v2022/8710'>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/v2022/8711'>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/v2022/8712'>8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8713'>8713: Carriages for disabled persons; whether or not motorised or otherwise mechanically propelled</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8714'>8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8715'>8715: Baby carriages and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8716'>8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870510'>870510: Vehicles; crane lorries</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870520'>870520: Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870530'>870530: Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870540'>870540: Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/870590'>870590: Vehicles; break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705</a>"]


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