HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8703.80 – Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion
HS code 8703.80 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion. It is used for electric sedans, electric SUVs, electric compact cars, electric sports cars and electric vans (passenger).
What HS 8703.80 covers
This category is dedicated to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), which are propelled solely by an electric motor and draw power from an onboard battery pack, with no internal combustion engine. This segment is experiencing rapid growth globally, driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. BEVs are at the forefront of the automotive industry's transformation, representing a significant shift towards zero-emission transportation. Major trade flows involve leading automotive manufacturing nations and countries with strong commitments to decarbonization. The market for these vehicles is characterized by intense innovation, increasing model diversity, and expanding global reach.
- Covers
- Electric sedans
- Electric SUVs
- Electric compact cars
- Electric sports cars
- Electric vans (passenger)
- Electric hatchbacks
- Examples
- Tesla Model 3
- Nissan Leaf
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
Codes often confused with 8703.80
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with 870360 or 870370 (PHEVs) by those unfamiliar with the distinction, but 870380 vehicles are solely powered by an electric motor and have no internal combustion engine.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870380, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870380 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 12% 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 $45.2B 31% of world exports
- 2 China $36.4B 25% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $8.9B 6.2% of world exports
World total: $143.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $17.7B 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $16.0B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11.8B 7.9% of world imports
World total: $149.4B 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 8703.80
Brazil does not split HS 8703.80: its NCM code is 8703.80.00.
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 8703.80
What is HS code 870380?
HS code 870380 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion. This category is dedicated to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), which are propelled solely by an electric motor and draw power from an onboard battery pack, with no internal combustion engine. This segment is experiencing rapid growth globally, driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. BEVs are at the forefront of the automotive industry's transformation, representing a significant shift towards zero-emission transportation. Major trade flows involve leading automotive manufacturing nations and countries with strong commitments to decarbonization. The market for these vehicles is characterized by intense innovation, increasing model diversity, and expanding global reach.
What products fall under HS code 870380?
Electric sedans, electric SUVs, electric compact cars, electric sports cars, electric vans (passenger), electric hatchbacks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870380?
Sometimes confused with 870360 or 870370 (PHEVs) by those unfamiliar with the distinction, but 870380 vehicles are solely powered by an electric motor and have no internal combustion engine.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870380?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870380 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($45.2B, 31% of world exports), China ($36.4B) and Mexico ($8.9B). World exports came to about $143.6B, 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 870380?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870380 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($17.7B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($16.0B) and Germany ($11.8B). World imports came to about $149.4B, 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 870380 structured?
HS code 870380 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870380?
In Brazil, HS code 870380 is NCM 8703.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.