HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8702.10 – Vehicles; public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used

HS code 8702.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used. It is used for diesel city buses, intercity coaches, school buses, tour buses and articulated diesel buses.

What HS 8702.10 covers

This code encompasses public transport vehicles designed to carry 10 or more persons, including the driver, powered exclusively by compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel). These traditional diesel buses and coaches form the backbone of public and private transportation systems globally, facilitating urban transit, intercity travel, and tourism. Importers include municipal transport authorities, private bus operators, and tour companies, often seeking cost-effective and reliable transport solutions. Exporters are major global bus manufacturers with established production lines. The trade is influenced by factors such as passenger capacity, fuel efficiency, safety standards, and durability, though the market is gradually shifting towards alternative fuels and electric powertrains due to environmental pressures.

Covers
  • Diesel city buses
  • Intercity coaches
  • School buses
  • Tour buses
  • Articulated diesel buses
  • Double-decker diesel buses
  • Shuttle buses (diesel)
Examples
  • Mercedes-Benz Citaro
  • Volvo 9700
  • Scania Citywide
  • Gillig Low Floor
  • Blue Bird Vision (diesel)

Codes often confused with 8702.10

Common mistake. Can be confused with 870220 (hybrid diesel-electric buses) or 8703 (passenger cars) if the capacity of 10+ persons is overlooked, or 8704 (goods transport vehicles) if not clearly for passenger transport.

8702.20Vehicles; public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, new or used87.03Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars87.04Vehicles; for the transport of goods

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870210, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870210 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 7.7% 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. 1 China $3.2B
  2. 2 Türkiye $2.8B
  3. 3 Japan $2.2B

World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $1.4B
  2. 2 Germany $1.3B
  3. 3 United States $1.1B

World total: $17.6B 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 8702.10

Brazil does not split HS 8702.10: its NCM code is 8702.10.00.

  1. 8702.10.00 Diesel buses for 10 or more personsUnicamente com motor de pistão de ignição por compressão (diesel ou semidiesel)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8702.10

What is HS code 870210?

HS code 870210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used. This code encompasses public transport vehicles designed to carry 10 or more persons, including the driver, powered exclusively by compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel). These traditional diesel buses and coaches form the backbone of public and private transportation systems globally, facilitating urban transit, intercity travel, and tourism. Importers include municipal transport authorities, private bus operators, and tour companies, often seeking cost-effective and reliable transport solutions. Exporters are major global bus manufacturers with established production lines. The trade is influenced by factors such as passenger capacity, fuel efficiency, safety standards, and durability, though the market is gradually shifting towards alternative fuels and electric powertrains due to environmental pressures.

What products fall under HS code 870210?

Diesel city buses, intercity coaches, school buses, tour buses, articulated diesel buses, double-decker diesel buses, shuttle buses (diesel)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870210?

Can be confused with 870220 (hybrid diesel-electric buses) or 8703 (passenger cars) if the capacity of 10+ persons is overlooked, or 8704 (goods transport vehicles) if not clearly for passenger transport.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870210?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($2.8B) and Japan ($2.2B). World exports came to about $16.0B, 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 870210?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870210 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.4B, 7.7% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.1B). World imports came to about $17.6B, 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 870210 structured?

HS code 870210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870210?

In Brazil, HS code 870210 is NCM 8702.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.