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U.S. imports of special purpose motor vehicles (nesoi) (HS 870590) totaled $46.9M in June 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Special Purpose Motor Vehicles (NESOI) paid $8.1M in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $34.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: June 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705900080 | SPECIAL PURPOSE MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $46.9M | 17.37% | 73.93% | $8.1M |
| 8705900010 | MOBILE RADIOLOGICAL UNITS | $15K | 6.33% | 100.00% | $959 |
SPECIAL PURPOSE MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
MOBILE RADIOLOGICAL UNITS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8705900000 | SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES, NESOI | $140.3M |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES, NESOI
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PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $1.1M | $33.6M | +$32.5M |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $30.9M | -- | -$30.9M |
| PORTAL, ND | $5.8M | $13.7M | +$7.9M |