Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof
HS heading 87.16 covers Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Within Chapter 87 it splits into 7 six-digit subheadings spanning trailers and semi-trailers to vehicles, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $198.1M
- Share of Chapter 87
- 0.9%
- Rank in its chapter
- #8 of 15
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 87.16 covers Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. At the six-digit line it separates trailers and semi-trailers, tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers and vehicles, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. Vehicles and auto components are a major Indian export, from two-wheelers and tractors to a deep parts industry. India exported $198.1M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.9% of all Chapter 87 exports, ranking #8 of 15 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
87.16 is the four-digit HS heading for trailers and semi-trailers. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vehicles, aircraft & transport lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 87.16
The Harmonised System breaks Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof into these 7 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Trailers and semi-trailers; of the caravan type, for housing or camping
Trailers and semi-trailers; self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes
Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers
Trailers and semi-trailers; (other than tanker type)
Trailers and semi-trailers; n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3
Vehicles; n.e.c. in heading no. 8716
Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled; parts thereof for heading no. 8716
Top destinations for Chapter 87 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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