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Import Duty on Motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks)

HS Code 8704 · MFN rates across 10 countries · 425 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

High-duty product: Motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks) faces duties up to 40.0% in India. Consider sourcing from an FTA partner country to reduce costs.

MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks) (HS 8704). MFN rates apply to all WTO member countries unless a preferential trade agreement is in force. Rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value). Specific duties (per unit/weight) are not shown in this comparison.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India40.0%
🇺🇸 United States20.3%
🇲🇽 Mexico20.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand19.9%
🇧🇷 Brazil18.0%
🇨🇳 China15.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa13.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7.6%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia5.0%

FTA Preferential Rates

Free trade agreements can reduce or eliminate duty on motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks). To claim a preferential rate, the goods must meet rules of origin requirements and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin or origin declaration.

RouteAgreementRateSaving
AO → South AfricaSADC-FTA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
NA → South AfricaSADC-FTA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
United Kingdom → South AfricaUK-SACU-EPA20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
AO → South AfricaAFCFTA20.0%4.0%Save 16.0%
MU → South AfricaAFCFTA20.0%4.0%Save 16.0%
NA → South AfricaAFCFTA20.0%4.0%Save 16.0%
Argentina → South AfricaSACU-MERCOSUR20.0%10.0%Save 10.0%
Brazil → South AfricaSACU-MERCOSUR20.0%10.0%Save 10.0%

VAT / GST on Motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks)

These indirect taxes apply in addition to customs duty. For India, IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on the assessable value plus customs duty. For Brazil, multiple taxes (IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) apply sequentially. The rates below are standard rates — concessional rates may apply.

CountryTaxRate
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI10%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP USA, SARS South Africa), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Sub-headings within HS 8704 may carry different rates — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line for your specific product. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute customs advice.