8705.90.00
Other
HTS code 8705.90.00 covers special purpose motor vehicles like wreckers, mobile cranes, and radiological units – vehicles not designed for transporting people or goods. Use this code when importing these specialized vehicles, which generally enter the U.S. with free duty under standard trade agreements or eligible preference programs, as detailed within Chapter 87.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8705.90.00
AI Summary
Chapter 87 covers vehicles—other than railway or tramway rolling stock—and their parts and accessories. Code 8705.90.00 specifically applies to special purpose motor vehicles, like wreckers, cranes, or mobile workshops, that aren’t designed for transporting people or goods, and are categorized as “other”. This code includes subdivisions for mobile radiological units (8705.90.00.10), mobile medical clinics (8705.90.00.20), and all other special purpose vehicles (8705.90.00.80), so choose the suffix that best describes the vehicle’s specific function. Statistical reporting requires distinguishing between "new" and "used" vehicles based on whether a first sale to an ultimate purchaser has occurred.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8705.90.00 is Free, applying to all goods under this code and its subdivisions (8705.90.00.10, 8705.90.00.20, and 8705.90.00.80). For shipments from Standard Trade Partners (NTR), this free rate applies. Eligible goods benefiting from Free Trade Agreements or preference programs may also qualify for a special duty rate, though the specific rate is not specified. Reporting units are indicated as "No.." meaning no specific unit of measure is required for statistical reporting.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
8705.90.00.10
Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): > Other > Mobile radiological units
8705.90.00.20
Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): > Other > Mobile medical clinics
8705.90.00.80
Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, wreckers, mobile cranes, fire fighting vehicles, concrete mixers, road sweepers, spraying vehicles, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units): > Other > Other
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November 15, 2025
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