HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8703.40 – Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

HS code 8703.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. It is used for hybrid sedans, hybrid SUVs, hybrid compact cars, hybrid minivans and hybrid crossovers.

What HS 8703.40 covers

This category encompasses conventional (self-charging) hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that combine a spark-ignition (petrol) internal combustion engine with an electric motor for propulsion, but crucially, cannot be charged by plugging into an external power source. These vehicles represent a significant segment of the global automotive market, offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to pure internal combustion engine vehicles, especially in urban driving conditions. Major players in both manufacturing and consumption include countries with strong environmental policies and consumer demand for fuel-efficient options. The trade in these vehicles reflects a global effort to transition towards more sustainable transportation, serving as a stepping stone before widespread adoption of plug-in or fully electric models.

Covers: Hybrid sedans
Hybrid SUVs
Hybrid compact cars
Hybrid minivans
Hybrid crossovers
Hybrid hatchbacks
Examples: Toyota Prius
Honda CR-V Hybrid
Lexus RX 450h
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Ford Maverick Hybrid

Codes often confused with 8703.40

Common mistake. Often confused with 870360 (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles - PHEVs) due to both having petrol engines and electric motors, but 870340 cannot be externally charged.

8703.60Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870340, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870340 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 Japan $30.1B 21% of world exports
2 South Korea $14.7B 10% of world exports
3 Germany $10.2B 7.3% of world exports

World total: $140.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $28.6B 20% of world imports
2 France $10.6B 7.4% of world imports
3 Italy $10.2B 7.1% of world imports

World total: $142.7B 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 8703.40

Brazil does not split HS 8703.40: its NCM code is 8703.40.00.

8703.40.00 Spark-ignition hybrid cars, non plug-inOutros veículos, equipados para propulsão, simultaneamente, com motor de pistão de ignição por centelha (faísca) e motor elétrico, exceto os suscetíveis de serem carregados por conexão a uma fonte externa de energia elétrica

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/870340/

{
  "code": "870340",
  "description": "Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power",
  "section": "XVII",
  "parent": "8703"
}

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Questions about HS 8703.40

What is HS code 870340?

HS code 870340 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. This category encompasses conventional (self-charging) hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that combine a spark-ignition (petrol) internal combustion engine with an electric motor for propulsion, but crucially, cannot be charged by plugging into an external power source. These vehicles represent a significant segment of the global automotive market, offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions compared to pure internal combustion engine vehicles, especially in urban driving conditions. Major players in both manufacturing and consumption include countries with strong environmental policies and consumer demand for fuel-efficient options. The trade in these vehicles reflects a global effort to transition towards more sustainable transportation, serving as a stepping stone before widespread adoption of plug-in or fully electric models.

What products fall under HS code 870340?

Hybrid sedans, hybrid SUVs, hybrid compact cars, hybrid minivans, hybrid crossovers, hybrid hatchbacks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870340?

Often confused with 870360 (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles - PHEVs) due to both having petrol engines and electric motors, but 870340 cannot be externally charged.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870340?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870340 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($30.1B, 21% of world exports), South Korea ($14.7B) and Germany ($10.2B). World exports came to about $140.0B, 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 870340?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870340 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($28.6B, 20% of world imports), France ($10.6B) and Italy ($10.2B). World imports came to about $142.7B, 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 870340 structured?

HS code 870340 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870340?

In Brazil, HS code 870340 is NCM 8703.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.