HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8703.32 – Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
HS code 8703.32 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc. It is used for diesel sedans, diesel SUVs, diesel station wagons, diesel passenger vans and diesel crossovers.
What HS 8703.32 covers
This HS code specifically covers passenger vehicles powered solely by a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion engine, with an engine capacity ranging from over 1500cc up to 2500cc. This category includes a wide array of popular diesel cars, SUVs, and vans, known for their fuel efficiency, torque, and durability, making them suitable for both personal and commercial use. Importers are typically automotive dealerships, distributors, and individual consumers in markets where diesel vehicles are popular due to fuel prices, taxation, or specific performance needs. Exporters are major automotive manufacturing nations. Key trade considerations include emissions standards (e.g., Euro 6, EPA), fuel quality requirements, safety regulations, and consumer preferences. The global market for these vehicles is influenced by environmental policies, technological advancements in diesel engines, and the ongoing shift towards electrification, though they remain significant in many regions.
- Covers
- Diesel sedans
- Diesel SUVs
- Diesel station wagons
- Diesel passenger vans
- Diesel crossovers
- Diesel hatchbacks
- Diesel compact executive cars
- Diesel family cars
- Examples
- Volkswagen Golf TDI
- BMW 320d
- Mercedes-Benz C220d
- Audi A4 2.0 TDI
- Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Codes often confused with 8703.32
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 870322 (spark-ignition engines of similar capacity) by the engine type, and from 870333 (diesel engines over 2500cc) by the cylinder capacity limit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870332, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870332 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 Germany $20.1B 34% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $4.7B 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.0B 6.8% of world exports
World total: $58.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $11.9B 21% of world imports
- 2 Italy $5.3B 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $3.6B 6.2% of world imports
World total: $57.6B 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 codes for 8703.32 2
Brazil splits HS 8703.32 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8703.32.10 Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, up to 6 seatsCom capacidade de transporte de pessoas sentadas inferior ou igual a seis, incluindo o motorista
- 8703.32.90 Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, over 6 seatsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8703.32
What is HS code 870332?
HS code 870332 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc. This HS code specifically covers passenger vehicles powered solely by a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion engine, with an engine capacity ranging from over 1500cc up to 2500cc. This category includes a wide array of popular diesel cars, SUVs, and vans, known for their fuel efficiency, torque, and durability, making them suitable for both personal and commercial use. Importers are typically automotive dealerships, distributors, and individual consumers in markets where diesel vehicles are popular due to fuel prices, taxation, or specific performance needs. Exporters are major automotive manufacturing nations. Key trade considerations include emissions standards (e.g., Euro 6, EPA), fuel quality requirements, safety regulations, and consumer preferences. The global market for these vehicles is influenced by environmental policies, technological advancements in diesel engines, and the ongoing shift towards electrification, though they remain significant in many regions.
What products fall under HS code 870332?
Diesel sedans, Diesel SUVs, Diesel station wagons, Diesel passenger vans, Diesel crossovers, Diesel hatchbacks, Diesel compact executive cars, Diesel family cars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870332?
This code is distinct from 870322 (spark-ignition engines of similar capacity) by the engine type, and from 870333 (diesel engines over 2500cc) by the cylinder capacity limit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870332?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870332 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($20.1B, 34% of world exports), Czechia ($4.7B) and Spain ($4.0B). World exports came to about $58.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870332?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870332 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11.9B, 21% of world imports), Italy ($5.3B) and Spain ($3.6B). World imports came to about $57.6B, 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 870332 structured?
HS code 870332 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870332?
Brazil splits HS code 870332 into 2 NCM codes: 8703.32.10 (Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, up to 6 seats), 8703.32.90 (Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, over 6 seats). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.