HTSUS Chapter 87 on the customs broker exam

Chapter 87 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts. Across the released customs broker exams, 5 questions turn on classifying goods in this chapter. Drawn from 4 released sittings, April 2025 through October 2025. Below: every heading CBP has tested, the official heading text, and each exam question that used it.

8708 — Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705

What is the tariff CLASSIFICATION of a set of four (4) molded, poly vinyl chloride (PVC) floor mats, specifically shaped for use in vehicles, which are packaged for retail sale, and imported from India?
October 2020 (PM) exam, question 52 · tests 8708.99.8180. Full question, answer and citation →
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a set of four (4) molded, high-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) floor mats, specifically shaped for passenger vehicles, which are packaged for retail sale and imported from India?
October 2024 exam, question 36 · tests 8708.99.8180. Full question, answer and citation →

8701 — Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a new road tractor, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion that has a gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) of 34,100 kilograms, and its self-loading semi-trailer for agricultural purposes?
April 2025 exam, question 35 · tests 8701.22.0015. Full question, answer and citation →

8703 — Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars

Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION for the described vehicle? Quality Express is a shuttle company that delivers small parcels. In January 2023, they imported several used, 100% electric vans with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rated range of 200 miles. The electric vans conform to all applicable safety standards required of passenger vehicles. They each feature two swing out front doors with windows, two sliding rear doors with windows, and a swing out rear door with a window. The vans are carpeted throughout and carry up to seven people, with a cargo space comprising 28% of the total interior volume. After importation, the rear bench seats may be removed to allow for additional cargo space.
October 2025 exam, question 37 · tests 8703.80.0045. Full question, answer and citation →

8711 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a motorcycle propelled by an electric motor rated at 80 kilowatts output? (1 megawatt = 1000 kilowatts; 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts; 1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower)
October 2024 exam, question 33 · tests 8711.60.0090. Full question, answer and citation →

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