HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8703.90 – Vehicles; for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703
HS code 8703.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703. It is used for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, specialized low-speed electric passenger vehicles, multi-fuel passenger vehicles, experimental passenger vehicles and certain mobility scooters (passenger).
What HS 8703.90 covers
This HS code serves as a residual or 'basket' category for passenger vehicles (excluding buses of heading 8702) that are not specifically classified under other subheadings of 8703. It typically includes specialized passenger vehicles, those with unique or emerging propulsion systems not yet assigned their own specific codes, or vehicles that do not fit the precise engine type or charging criteria of other categories. This can encompass hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, certain low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) designed for passenger transport, or experimental prototypes. The trade in these vehicles is often limited and highly specialized, reflecting niche markets or early adoption of new technologies. Importers and exporters are usually countries at the forefront of automotive innovation or those with specific regulatory frameworks for such vehicles.
- Covers
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
- Specialized low-speed electric passenger vehicles
- Multi-fuel passenger vehicles
- Experimental passenger vehicles
- Certain mobility scooters (passenger)
- Examples
- Toyota Mirai (hydrogen FCEV)
- Hyundai Nexo (hydrogen FCEV)
- certain golf carts (passenger)
- specific neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)
Codes often confused with 8703.90
Common mistake. This code is a 'basket' category, so misclassification often occurs when a vehicle could fit into a more specific 8703 sub-category (e.g., 870380 for BEVs) but is incorrectly placed here, or with 8702 (buses) if capacity is misjudged.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870390 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, 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 United States $1.7B 50% of world exports
- 2 Canada $672M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $331M 10% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $510M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $403M 17% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$189M 7.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8703.90
Brazil does not split HS 8703.90: its NCM code is 8703.90.00.
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 8703.90
What is HS code 870390?
HS code 870390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703. This HS code serves as a residual or 'basket' category for passenger vehicles (excluding buses of heading 8702) that are not specifically classified under other subheadings of 8703. It typically includes specialized passenger vehicles, those with unique or emerging propulsion systems not yet assigned their own specific codes, or vehicles that do not fit the precise engine type or charging criteria of other categories. This can encompass hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, certain low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) designed for passenger transport, or experimental prototypes. The trade in these vehicles is often limited and highly specialized, reflecting niche markets or early adoption of new technologies. Importers and exporters are usually countries at the forefront of automotive innovation or those with specific regulatory frameworks for such vehicles.
What products fall under HS code 870390?
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, specialized low-speed electric passenger vehicles, multi-fuel passenger vehicles, experimental passenger vehicles, certain mobility scooters (passenger)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870390?
This code is a 'basket' category, so misclassification often occurs when a vehicle could fit into a more specific 8703 sub-category (e.g., 870380 for BEVs) but is incorrectly placed here, or with 8702 (buses) if capacity is misjudged.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 50% of world exports), Canada ($672M) and France ($331M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 870390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870390 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($510M, 21% of world imports), France ($403M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $189M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 870390 structured?
HS code 870390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870390?
In Brazil, HS code 870390 is NCM 8703.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.