HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8701.23 – Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion
HS code 8701.23 is the 6-digit subheading for tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion. It is used for hybrid gasoline-electric semi-trucks, hybrid natural gas-electric prime movers, spark-ignition hybrid tractor units, CNG-electric hybrid heavy-duty trucks and LNG-electric hybrid semi-tractors.
What HS 8701.23 covers
This HS code covers road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (e.g., gasoline or natural gas) and electric motors for propulsion. While less common than diesel hybrids for heavy-duty applications, this niche category offers alternative powertrain solutions, particularly where natural gas infrastructure is robust or specific emissions targets favor spark-ignition fuels. International trade in these vehicles is driven by specialized fleet requirements, environmental mandates, and the exploration of diverse energy sources for heavy transport. Manufacturers are developing these systems to provide options for companies seeking to diversify their fuel matrix and reduce their carbon footprint, especially in regions with incentives for natural gas vehicles.
- Covers
- Hybrid gasoline-electric semi-trucks
- Hybrid natural gas-electric prime movers
- Spark-ignition hybrid tractor units
- CNG-electric hybrid heavy-duty trucks
- LNG-electric hybrid semi-tractors
- Examples
- Hyliion ERX (natural gas-electric hybrid)
- specialized vocational trucks (representing the tech)
- prototype spark-ignition hybrid semi-tractors
Codes often confused with 8701.23
Common mistake. Can be confused with purely spark-ignition road tractors (if such a heavy-duty category were common) or purely electric ones. The key differentiator is the combination of a spark-ignition ICE and electric motors, distinguishing it from diesel hybrids (870122).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870123, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870123 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 77% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $67M 78% of world exports
- 2 Germany $7.3M 8.4% of world exports
- 3 Romania $2.2M 2.5% of world exports
World total: $87M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $51M 77% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $1.4M 2.1% of world imports
- 3 Romania $1.0M 1.6% of world imports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8701.23
Brazil does not split HS 8701.23: its NCM code is 8701.23.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8701.23
What is HS code 870123?
HS code 870123 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion. This HS code covers road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (e.g., gasoline or natural gas) and electric motors for propulsion. While less common than diesel hybrids for heavy-duty applications, this niche category offers alternative powertrain solutions, particularly where natural gas infrastructure is robust or specific emissions targets favor spark-ignition fuels. International trade in these vehicles is driven by specialized fleet requirements, environmental mandates, and the exploration of diverse energy sources for heavy transport. Manufacturers are developing these systems to provide options for companies seeking to diversify their fuel matrix and reduce their carbon footprint, especially in regions with incentives for natural gas vehicles.
What products fall under HS code 870123?
Hybrid gasoline-electric semi-trucks, hybrid natural gas-electric prime movers, spark-ignition hybrid tractor units, CNG-electric hybrid heavy-duty trucks, LNG-electric hybrid semi-tractors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870123?
Can be confused with purely spark-ignition road tractors (if such a heavy-duty category were common) or purely electric ones. The key differentiator is the combination of a spark-ignition ICE and electric motors, distinguishing it from diesel hybrids (870122).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870123?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870123 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($67M, 78% of world exports), Germany ($7.3M) and Romania ($2.2M). World exports came to about $87M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870123?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870123 in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($51M, 77% of world imports), Slovakia ($1.4M) and Romania ($1.0M). World imports came to about $66M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 870123 structured?
HS code 870123 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (23) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870123?
In Brazil, HS code 870123 is NCM 8701.23.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.