HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8704.42 – Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg

HS code 8704.42 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg. It is used for hybrid medium-duty delivery trucks, hybrid refuse trucks, hybrid city buses, hybrid utility trucks and hybrid box trucks.

What HS 8704.42 covers

This HS code encompasses hybrid commercial vehicles that combine a compression-ignition (diesel) engine with electric motors for propulsion, specifically those with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) between 5,000 kg and 20,000 kg. This category primarily includes medium-duty hybrid trucks and buses, designed to offer improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, especially in urban delivery and public transport applications. Importers are typically logistics companies, municipal transport authorities, construction firms, and businesses seeking more sustainable and cost-effective fleet solutions. Exporters are leading automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers with advanced hybrid powertrain technologies. Key trade considerations include fuel efficiency ratings, payload capacity, emissions regulations, charging infrastructure availability, and total cost of ownership. The market for these vehicles is driven by environmental mandates, corporate sustainability goals, and the increasing demand for efficient urban logistics and public transportation.

Covers
  • Hybrid medium-duty delivery trucks
  • Hybrid refuse trucks
  • Hybrid city buses
  • Hybrid utility trucks
  • Hybrid box trucks
  • Hybrid school buses
  • Hybrid vocational trucks
  • Hybrid refrigerated trucks
Examples
  • Hino 338 Hybrid
  • Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid
  • Volvo FL Electric (with range extender)
  • Isuzu N-Series Hybrid
  • Freightliner M2 106 Hybrid

Codes often confused with 8704.42

Common mistake. This code is distinguished from 870441 (GVW not exceeding 5,000kg) and 870443 (GVW exceeding 20,000kg) by its specific GVW range, and from non-hybrid diesel trucks (e.g., 870422) by the inclusion of electric motors.

8704.41Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motor as motor for propulsion, unassembled as in section 14, (gvw not exceeding 5000kg), for the transport of goods, vans8704.43Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg8704.22Vehicles; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870442, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870442 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% 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 Poland $14M
  2. 2 Japan $9.4M
  3. 3 Germany $8.0M

World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $29M
  2. 2 Sweden $22M
  3. 3 Estonia $7.2M

World total: $115M 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 8704.42

Brazil does not split HS 8704.42: its NCM code is 8704.42.00.

  1. 8704.42.00 Diesel-electric hybrid trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tDe peso em carga máxima (bruto) superior a 5 toneladas, mas não superior a 20 toneladas

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 8704.42

What is HS code 870442?

HS code 870442 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg. This HS code encompasses hybrid commercial vehicles that combine a compression-ignition (diesel) engine with electric motors for propulsion, specifically those with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) between 5,000 kg and 20,000 kg. This category primarily includes medium-duty hybrid trucks and buses, designed to offer improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, especially in urban delivery and public transport applications. Importers are typically logistics companies, municipal transport authorities, construction firms, and businesses seeking more sustainable and cost-effective fleet solutions. Exporters are leading automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers with advanced hybrid powertrain technologies. Key trade considerations include fuel efficiency ratings, payload capacity, emissions regulations, charging infrastructure availability, and total cost of ownership. The market for these vehicles is driven by environmental mandates, corporate sustainability goals, and the increasing demand for efficient urban logistics and public transportation.

What products fall under HS code 870442?

Hybrid medium-duty delivery trucks, Hybrid refuse trucks, Hybrid city buses, Hybrid utility trucks, Hybrid box trucks, Hybrid school buses, Hybrid vocational trucks, Hybrid refrigerated trucks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870442?

This code is distinguished from 870441 (GVW not exceeding 5,000kg) and 870443 (GVW exceeding 20,000kg) by its specific GVW range, and from non-hybrid diesel trucks (e.g., 870422) by the inclusion of electric motors.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870442?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870442 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($14M, 22% of world exports), Japan ($9.4M) and Germany ($8.0M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 870442?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870442 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($29M, 26% of world imports), Sweden ($22M) and Estonia ($7.2M). World imports came to about $115M, 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 870442 structured?

HS code 870442 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870442?

In Brazil, HS code 870442 is NCM 8704.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.