HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8702.20 – Vehicles; 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 used
HS code 8702.20 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, 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 used. It is used for hybrid city buses, diesel-electric coaches, articulated hybrid buses, school buses with hybrid powertrains and low-emission public transport vehicles.
What HS 8702.20 covers
This category covers public transport vehicles designed to carry 10 or more persons, including the driver, propelled by both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor. These hybrid diesel-electric buses and coaches represent a significant step towards more sustainable public transport, combining the efficiency of electric propulsion with the range and reliability of a diesel engine. They are particularly effective in reducing emissions and fuel consumption in urban stop-and-go traffic. Importers are often municipal transport agencies and private operators looking to modernize their fleets, meet environmental targets, and reduce operational costs without fully committing to pure electric infrastructure. Exporters are leading bus manufacturers investing in hybrid technologies, primarily from developed nations.
- Covers
- Hybrid city buses
- Diesel-electric coaches
- Articulated hybrid buses
- School buses with hybrid powertrains
- Low-emission public transport vehicles
- Hybrid shuttle buses
- Examples
- New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE HFS
- Nova Bus LFS Hybrid
- Volvo 7900 Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro Hybrid
- BYD K9 (some hybrid variants)
Codes often confused with 8702.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 870210 (pure diesel buses) or 870230 (if a pure electric bus code existed), requiring careful distinction of the dual propulsion system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870220 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 Poland $158M 28% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $112M 20% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $89M 16% of world exports
World total: $564M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $55M 15% of world imports
- 2 Spain $53M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $52M 15% of world imports
World total: $356M 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 8702.20
Brazil does not split HS 8702.20: its NCM code is 8702.20.00.
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 8702.20
What is HS code 870220?
HS code 870220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; 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 used. This category covers public transport vehicles designed to carry 10 or more persons, including the driver, propelled by both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor. These hybrid diesel-electric buses and coaches represent a significant step towards more sustainable public transport, combining the efficiency of electric propulsion with the range and reliability of a diesel engine. They are particularly effective in reducing emissions and fuel consumption in urban stop-and-go traffic. Importers are often municipal transport agencies and private operators looking to modernize their fleets, meet environmental targets, and reduce operational costs without fully committing to pure electric infrastructure. Exporters are leading bus manufacturers investing in hybrid technologies, primarily from developed nations.
What products fall under HS code 870220?
Hybrid city buses, diesel-electric coaches, articulated hybrid buses, school buses with hybrid powertrains, low-emission public transport vehicles, hybrid shuttle buses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870220?
Often confused with 870210 (pure diesel buses) or 870230 (if a pure electric bus code existed), requiring careful distinction of the dual propulsion system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870220 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($158M, 28% of world exports), Czechia ($112M) and Türkiye ($89M). World exports came to about $564M, 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 870220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($55M, 15% of world imports), Spain ($53M) and Germany ($52M). World imports came to about $356M, 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 870220 structured?
HS code 870220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870220?
In Brazil, HS code 870220 is NCM 8702.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.