HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8704.22 – Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1

HS code 8704.22 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. It is used for medium-duty diesel box trucks, diesel flatbed trucks, diesel refuse trucks, diesel refrigerated trucks and diesel concrete mixer trucks (medium).

What HS 8704.22 covers

This HS code covers medium-duty goods vehicles, exclusively powered by a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion piston engine, with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes, and not classified as off-highway dumpers under 870410. These vehicles are the backbone of regional distribution, construction support, and various specialized services, such as refuse collection or refrigerated transport. They are essential for moving goods efficiently over medium distances and within urban areas. International trade in these trucks is robust, with major manufacturers in Europe, Japan, and North America exporting to markets worldwide, particularly in rapidly industrializing nations that require reliable logistics and infrastructure support.

Covers
  • Medium-duty diesel box trucks
  • Diesel flatbed trucks
  • Diesel refuse trucks
  • Diesel refrigerated trucks
  • Diesel concrete mixer trucks (medium)
  • Diesel curtain-sider trucks
Examples
  • Isuzu F-Series
  • Hino 300 Series
  • Mercedes-Benz Atego
  • Volvo FL
  • Fuso Canter (heavier variants)

Codes often confused with 8704.22

Common mistake. Can be confused with 870421 (light diesel goods vehicles <5t) if the GVW is underestimated, or with 870423 (heavy diesel goods vehicles >20t) if the upper GVW limit is exceeded.

8704.21Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.18704.23Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870422, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870422 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 Mexico $4.8B
  2. 2 Japan $4.2B
  3. 3 United States $2.1B

World total: $23.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $7.2B
  2. 2 Canada $2.8B
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $982M

World total: $25.9B 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 8704.22 4

Brazil splits HS 8704.22 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8704.22.10 Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW over 5 to 20 tChassis com motor e cabina
  2. 8704.22.20 Diesel tipper trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnesCom caixa basculante
  3. 8704.22.30 Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tFrigoríficos ou isotérmicos
  4. 8704.22.90 Other diesel trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnesOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8704.22

What is HS code 870422?

HS code 870422 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. This HS code covers medium-duty goods vehicles, exclusively powered by a compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) internal combustion piston engine, with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes, and not classified as off-highway dumpers under 870410. These vehicles are the backbone of regional distribution, construction support, and various specialized services, such as refuse collection or refrigerated transport. They are essential for moving goods efficiently over medium distances and within urban areas. International trade in these trucks is robust, with major manufacturers in Europe, Japan, and North America exporting to markets worldwide, particularly in rapidly industrializing nations that require reliable logistics and infrastructure support.

What products fall under HS code 870422?

Medium-duty diesel box trucks, diesel flatbed trucks, diesel refuse trucks, diesel refrigerated trucks, diesel concrete mixer trucks (medium), diesel curtain-sider trucks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870422?

Can be confused with 870421 (light diesel goods vehicles <5t) if the GVW is underestimated, or with 870423 (heavy diesel goods vehicles >20t) if the upper GVW limit is exceeded.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870422?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870422 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($4.8B, 20% of world exports), Japan ($4.2B) and the United States ($2.1B). World exports came to about $23.4B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870422?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870422 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.2B, 28% of world imports), Canada ($2.8B) and Saudi Arabia ($982M). World imports came to about $25.9B, 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 870422 structured?

HS code 870422 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870422?

Brazil splits HS code 870422 into 4 NCM codes: 8704.22.10 (Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW over 5 to 20 t), 8704.22.20 (Diesel tipper trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes), 8704.22.30 (Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 t), 8704.22.90 (Other diesel trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.