Works trucks — HTS 8709
Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods; tractors of the type used on railway station platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles
Chapter 87 › Heading 8709
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 8709 groups certain self-propelled works trucks used for short-distance movement of goods in places such as factories, warehouses, docks, and airports. It also covers certain railway-station-platform tractors and parts for these vehicles. The vehicles generally must not be fitted with lifting or handling equipment; a forklift or similar lifting truck may belong elsewhere.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting category. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subordinate provisions under heading 8709 and compare the vehicle’s characteristics, such as its design and type, intended use, power system, or other distinctions stated in the tariff schedule. Parts must also be shown to be identifiable as parts of the qualifying vehicles, rather than general-purpose components classified under their own provisions.
What to check
- Confirm that the vehicle is designed for short-distance goods transport in the listed industrial or transport-facility settings, rather than ordinary road use.
- Check whether it has lifting, loading, or handling equipment; that feature can move the product outside heading 8709.
- Read every 6-digit and 8-digit provision beneath heading 8709, including section and chapter notes, to identify the required type or other distinguishing characteristic.
- For parts, verify that the item is principally or solely suitable for a qualifying heading-8709 vehicle and is not more specifically classified elsewhere.
- Compare the tariff description with product literature, photographs, specifications, and purchase documents; ask a customs broker or request a binding classification decision if the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 8709 summary
Works trucks is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8709.11.00 👉 | Electrical | Free | — | 35% |
| 8709.19.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8709.90.00 👉 | Parts | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8709?
Works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods; tractors of the type used on railway station platforms; parts of the foregoing vehicles. 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.