HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8703.50 – Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

HS code 8703.50 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. It is used for diesel hybrid SUVs, diesel hybrid luxury sedans, diesel hybrid executive cars, diesel hybrid station wagons and diesel hybrid crossovers.

What HS 8703.50 covers

This HS code covers conventional (self-charging) hybrid electric vehicles that utilize both a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, without the capability of being charged from an external power source. This is a relatively niche segment compared to petrol hybrids, often found in larger, premium vehicles where the diesel engine's torque and fuel efficiency for long distances are combined with electric assistance for urban driving. Trade in these vehicles is limited, primarily concentrated in European markets that historically had a stronger preference for diesel, though their market share is declining due to stricter emissions standards and the rise of petrol PHEVs and BEVs. Importers and exporters are typically European automotive manufacturers and their respective markets.

Covers
  • Diesel hybrid SUVs
  • Diesel hybrid luxury sedans
  • Diesel hybrid executive cars
  • Diesel hybrid station wagons
  • Diesel hybrid crossovers
Examples
  • Mercedes-Benz E 300 de (older non-PHEV variants)
  • Audi Q7 3.0 TDI e-tron (some non-PHEV variants)
  • Volvo S90 D5 Twin Engine (some non-PHEV variants)

Codes often confused with 8703.50

Common mistake. Can be confused with 870370 (diesel PHEVs) as both combine diesel and electric power, but 870350 lacks external charging capability.

8703.70Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870350, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870350 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% 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 Germany $3.5B
  2. 2 Slovakia $3.3B
  3. 3 United Kingdom $1.5B

World total: $9.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $2.9B
  2. 2 Poland $2.0B
  3. 3 Germany $1.7B

World total: $13.1B 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 8703.50

Brazil does not split HS 8703.50: its NCM code is 8703.50.00.

  1. 8703.50.00 Diesel-electric hybrid cars, non plug-inOutros veículos, equipados para propulsão, simultaneamente, com motor de pistão de ignição por compressão (diesel ou semidiesel) 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.

Questions about HS 8703.50

What is HS code 870350?

HS code 870350 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. This HS code covers conventional (self-charging) hybrid electric vehicles that utilize both a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, without the capability of being charged from an external power source. This is a relatively niche segment compared to petrol hybrids, often found in larger, premium vehicles where the diesel engine's torque and fuel efficiency for long distances are combined with electric assistance for urban driving. Trade in these vehicles is limited, primarily concentrated in European markets that historically had a stronger preference for diesel, though their market share is declining due to stricter emissions standards and the rise of petrol PHEVs and BEVs. Importers and exporters are typically European automotive manufacturers and their respective markets.

What products fall under HS code 870350?

Diesel hybrid SUVs, diesel hybrid luxury sedans, diesel hybrid executive cars, diesel hybrid station wagons, diesel hybrid crossovers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870350?

Can be confused with 870370 (diesel PHEVs) as both combine diesel and electric power, but 870350 lacks external charging capability.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870350?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870350 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.5B, 36% of world exports), Slovakia ($3.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.5B). World exports came to about $9.7B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870350?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870350 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.9B, 22% of world imports), Poland ($2.0B) and Germany ($1.7B). World imports came to about $13.1B, 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 870350 structured?

HS code 870350 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870350?

In Brazil, HS code 870350 is NCM 8703.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.