HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8702.30 – 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 8702.30 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 bus, hybrid intercity coach, hybrid school bus, hybrid airport shuttle and hybrid articulated bus.
What HS 8702.30 covers
This HS code covers hybrid public transport vehicles, specifically those combining diesel engines with electric motors, designed to carry ten or more persons. In international trade, these vehicles are crucial for urban and intercity transportation networks seeking to reduce emissions and fuel consumption while maintaining robust passenger capacity. Major importers include developing nations and cities investing in sustainable public infrastructure, as well as developed countries upgrading their existing fleets. Exporters are typically large automotive manufacturers with advanced hybrid technology. Key considerations for trade involve compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and the availability of charging/refueling infrastructure. The market for these vehicles is growing due to global pushes for green transportation and smart city initiatives, making them a significant component of modern public transit procurement.
- Covers
- Hybrid city bus
- Hybrid intercity coach
- Hybrid school bus
- Hybrid airport shuttle
- Hybrid articulated bus
- Hybrid double-decker bus
- Examples
- Volvo 7900 Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro Hybrid
- BYD K9M Hybrid
- New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE HFS
- Gillig BRT Plus Hybrid
Codes often confused with 8702.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 870240 (electric-only public transport vehicles) or 870290 (other public transport vehicles), as the distinction lies specifically in the propulsion system's hybrid diesel-electric nature.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870230 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 48% 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 $90M 57% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $21M 14% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $11M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $157M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $215M 48% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $99M 22% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $447M 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 8702.30
Brazil does not split HS 8702.30: its NCM code is 8702.30.00.
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 8702.30
What is HS code 870230?
HS code 870230 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 HS code covers hybrid public transport vehicles, specifically those combining diesel engines with electric motors, designed to carry ten or more persons. In international trade, these vehicles are crucial for urban and intercity transportation networks seeking to reduce emissions and fuel consumption while maintaining robust passenger capacity. Major importers include developing nations and cities investing in sustainable public infrastructure, as well as developed countries upgrading their existing fleets. Exporters are typically large automotive manufacturers with advanced hybrid technology. Key considerations for trade involve compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and the availability of charging/refueling infrastructure. The market for these vehicles is growing due to global pushes for green transportation and smart city initiatives, making them a significant component of modern public transit procurement.
What products fall under HS code 870230?
Hybrid city bus, Hybrid intercity coach, Hybrid school bus, Hybrid airport shuttle, Hybrid articulated bus, Hybrid double-decker bus
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870230?
This code can be confused with 870240 (electric-only public transport vehicles) or 870290 (other public transport vehicles), as the distinction lies specifically in the propulsion system's hybrid diesel-electric nature.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870230 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($90M, 57% of world exports), Czechia ($21M) and Sweden ($11M). World exports came to about $157M, 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 870230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870230 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($215M, 48% of world imports), Nigeria ($99M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $447M, 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 870230 structured?
HS code 870230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870230?
In Brazil, HS code 870230 is NCM 8702.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.