U.S. exports of special purpose motor vehicles (nesoi) (HS 870590) totaled $147.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Special Purpose Motor Vehicles (NESOI) paid $7.0M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 15.89% of the $43.8M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeading 8705's catch-all subheading captures special-purpose motor vehicles not covered by the more specific subheadings for cranes, derricks, fire trucks, or concrete mixers — a diverse group that includes mobile radiological units, airport ground support vehicles, and other purpose-built platforms. The US schedule breaks this out into mobile radiological units (8705900010) and other special-purpose motor vehicles (8705900080), with a legacy line (8705900000) also present. Canada and Denmark lead supply, with Italy, South Korea, and Germany also significant sources. Correct classification often requires ruling out all other 8705 subheadings before landing here.
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148 shipments/mo
Vehicles that don't fit the specific descriptions for mobile cranes (8705.10), drilling derricks (8705.20), fire fighting vehicles (8705.30), or concrete mixers (8705.40) fall here. Common examples include airport de-icing trucks, mobile command centers, street sweepers, and specialized maintenance vehicles. The NESOI designation is a residual category, so importers should systematically rule out the named subheadings before classifying here.
Mobile radiological units may be subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement State licensing requirements depending on whether they contain radioactive sources or radiation-generating equipment. Importers should coordinate with the NRC and confirm whether an import license or notification is required before the unit arrives at the US border, in addition to standard CBP entry procedures.
HSChapter 87
ImportsExports
Imports
$43.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$147.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $598.4M of Special Purpose Motor Vehicles (NESOI).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8705
Subheading 870590 · $147.1M of $182.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705900080 | Special Purpose Motor Vehicles, NESOI | $43.8M | 15.89% | 68.50% | $7.0M |
| 8705900010 | Mobile Radiological Units | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8705900000 | Special Purpose Vehicles, NESOI | $147.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Saudi Arabia together take 57% of it.
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rate provision · imports
19.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.89% of total import value.