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Published advance ruling · Classification

NCS/ARS/CL/10470

Advance ruling number
NCS/ARS/CL/10470
System reference
10470
Date of issue
2026-10-19
Category
Classification
Name of applicant
Withheld — applicant details are not published
Product
SINOTRUK HOWO-NX 6X4 TRACTOR
Product specification / details

You have requested for an advance ruling on the tariff classification of a new SINOTRUK HOWO-NX 6X4 TRACTOR Model ZZ4257V344JB1. 

According to your supporting document, the technical specification of the Sinotruk includes an engine capacity of WD615.47 and 371HP, with Euro Ⅱ emission standard, while the Loading capacity is 2×16000KG, and a Fuel tank capacity of 600L.

 

The SINOTRUK HOWO-NX 6X4 TRACTOR Model ZZ4257V344JB1 is effectively classified in tariff heading 8701.21.10.00 ' Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09), – With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) at 5% Rate of Duty, 5% Levy & 7.5% VAT in line with the provisions of the ECOWAS CET 2022 - 2027. 

 

LEGAL FRAMEWORK & JUSTIFICATION 

GIR 1 & 6

 

 

Tariff classification / rules of origin
8701.21.10.00.00
Legal framework (GIRs) applied / PFTA RoO criteria (ETLS, AfCFTA)
Not stated