Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars › Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine: › Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc: › Other:
HS code 87032241 – Go-karts
Go-karts are small, open-wheel vehicles, typically used for racing or recreational driving on closed circuits. They are designed for one or two occupants and are characterized by their low profile and direct steering. Under Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule: a preferential (MFN) import duty of 70%, VAT of 10/8 and measured in “piece”.
What is HS code 87032241?
Go-karts, classified under heading 8703, are motor vehicles primarily designed for the transport of persons, specifically for recreational or competitive purposes rather than general road use. These vehicles are distinct from conventional passenger cars due to their specialized design for track performance, often featuring a simplified chassis, exposed engine, and minimal bodywork. Within Chapter 87, which covers various vehicles, go-karts represent a niche category of personal transport, emphasizing agility and speed over utility or comfort.
For accurate classification in Vietnam, importers should ensure that the go-karts meet the specific criteria of having a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc. Documentation such as technical specifications, engine displacement certificates, and manufacturer's declarations are crucial to confirm these engine characteristics. Distinguishing go-karts from other miniature vehicles or even some types of ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) under different headings often hinges on their principal design for track use and their specific engine configuration, which prevents their classification as off-road utility vehicles.
Specialised management for code 87032241
This product is subject to a special management policy
In force
- Appendix I — high risk 49/2026/TT-BXDListed at group level 8703
Technical-safety and environmental-protection quality certification · Ministry of Construction · replaces Appendix II 12/2022/TT-BGTVT, Appendix I 12/2022/TT-BGTVT
The appendix lists the whole 8703 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
- List attached to the Decision 31/2026/QĐ-TTgListed at group level 8703
Customs clearance required at the border gate of entry · Prime Minister
The appendix lists the whole 8703 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
No longer in force — historical reference only
Technical-safety and environmental-protection quality certification · Ministry of Transport
The appendix lists the whole 8703 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
Not a basis for new shipments; kept for reconciling filings made before 2026-07-01.
Replaced by Appendix I — high risk 49/2026/TT-BXD, shown under the in-force group.
Technical-safety and environmental-protection quality certification · Ministry of Transport
The appendix lists the whole 8703 group, not this code specifically — check the product description to see whether it is covered.
Not a basis for new shipments; kept for reconciling filings made before 2026-07-01.
Replaced by Appendix I — high risk 49/2026/TT-BXD, shown under the in-force group.
Checked against 50 lists reviewed on 2026-08-16 — other specialised management lists may exist that are not yet covered here.
What you have to do
Verbatim note from the 2026 tariff schedule
HH NK phải làm thủ tục HQ tại CK nhập (23/2019/QĐ-TTg); HHNK phải chứng nhận trước khi thông quan (12/2022/TT-BGTVT PL1); Chứng nhận chất lượng ATKT và BVMT trước TQ (12/2022/TT-BGTVT và 62/2024/TT-BGTVT)
This note cites 12/2022/TT-BGTVT, 62/2024/TT-BGTVT — replaced by 49/2026/TT-BXD on 2026-07-01.
Article 6.3 of Circular 49/2026/TT-BXD repeals both Circular 12/2022/TT-BGTVT and Circular 62/2024/TT-BGTVT. The successor lists are split by medium and high risk level, no longer by whether certification happens before or after customs clearance.
View 49/2026/TT-BXDAbbreviations: HH = goods · NK = import · HQ = customs · PL = appendix · ATKT = technical safety · BVMT = environmental protection · TQ = customs clearance
Reference only — exact procedures vary by product; confirm with the managing authority or an Avenir specialist.
Basic duties for HS code 87032241
VAT: Not eligible for the reduction - stays at 10% under Decree 174/2025/NĐ-CP.
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Special FTA preferential duties (2026)
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A 70% gap - illustrated on a 100,000 USD shipment, that is roughly 70,000 USD saved in import duty.
But only if the shipment has a valid C/O and meets the rules of origin (RVC/CTC, etc.). The wrong C/O form or an RVC shortfall → duty reassessment and penalties at a post-clearance audit.
* The amount is illustrative only, not a commitment. The % gap comes from Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule; the preference actually granted depends on each shipment’s rules of origin.
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Related HS codes (heading 8703)
Showing the first 12 codes in heading 8703. See all of heading 8703
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Duty data is for reference and follows Vietnam’s 2026 tariff schedule in force. Please check the original Ministry of Finance texts or contact Avenir before relying on it.