Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons — HTS 8702
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver
Chapter 87 › Heading 8702
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8702 is a four-digit product category for motor vehicles designed to transport ten or more persons, counting the driver. It generally covers buses, coaches, and similar passenger-carrying motor vehicles, rather than passenger cars, trailers, or vehicles intended mainly to carry goods. The heading identifies the broad product group; it does not by itself provide the complete classification or duty treatment.
To reach a specific eight-digit U.S. HTS code, first confirm that the vehicle belongs in heading 8702, then follow the subheadings and tariff lines based on the vehicle’s characteristics. Depending on the applicable structure, those distinctions can include the vehicle’s propulsion or engine type, whether it is new or used, and other technical or construction features. Read the full legal description, section and chapter notes, and any statistical suffixes—not just the short heading label. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the vehicle has unusual features or more than one plausible classification.
What to check
- Confirm the vehicle is designed to transport at least ten persons, including the driver, and document the manufacturer’s seating capacity.
- Record the engine or propulsion system, vehicle condition, body type, and principal design features from the specifications and commercial documents.
- Trace the classification from heading 8702 through the six-digit HS subheading and then to the applicable eight-digit U.S. tariff line.
- Compare the vehicle’s specifications with the exact wording and legal notes for each candidate subheading; do not classify from a product name alone.
- Check current official HTS data and seek broker or customs advice if the vehicle has special-purpose equipment, convertible features, or an unclear passenger-versus-cargo design.
HTS heading 8702 summary
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8702.10 | With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) |
| 8702.20 | With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion |
| 8702.30 | With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion |
| 8702.40 | With only electric motor for propulsion |
| 8702.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8702?
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.