HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8704.43 – Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg
HS code 8704.43 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 20,000kg. It is used for hybrid heavy-duty tractor units, hybrid long-haul trucks, hybrid articulated buses, hybrid mining trucks and hybrid construction trucks.
What HS 8704.43 covers
This HS code covers heavy-duty hybrid commercial vehicles, specifically those combining a compression-ignition (diesel) engine with electric motors for propulsion, and having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 20,000 kg. This category includes large hybrid trucks, tractor units, and heavy-duty buses, designed for long-haul transport, heavy construction, and large-scale public transit, where hybrid technology offers significant fuel savings and emissions reductions. Importers are typically large logistics corporations, public transport operators, mining companies, and heavy construction firms looking to modernize their fleets with more environmentally friendly and economically efficient options. Exporters are major global manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles. Key trade considerations involve robust hybrid system integration, high payload capacity, adherence to stringent emissions standards, and the availability of specialized maintenance and charging infrastructure. The market is propelled by global efforts to decarbonize heavy transport and the increasing operational efficiency demands in logistics and public services.
- Covers
- Hybrid heavy-duty tractor units
- Hybrid long-haul trucks
- Hybrid articulated buses
- Hybrid mining trucks
- Hybrid construction trucks
- Hybrid refuse collection vehicles (heavy)
- Hybrid port terminal tractors
- Hybrid intercity buses
- Examples
- Volvo FH Hybrid
- Scania P-series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz Actros Hybrid
- Kenworth T680 Hybrid
- Peterbilt 579 Hybrid
Codes often confused with 8704.43
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 870442 (GVW not exceeding 20,000kg) by its higher GVW threshold, and from purely diesel heavy trucks (e.g., 870423) by the presence of an electric motor for propulsion.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870443, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870443 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 24% 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 Netherlands $44M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $19M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.3M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $40M 24% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $19M 11% of world imports
World total: $167M 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 8704.43
Brazil does not split HS 8704.43: its NCM code is 8704.43.00.
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 8704.43
What is HS code 870443?
HS code 870443 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 20,000kg. This HS code covers heavy-duty hybrid commercial vehicles, specifically those combining a compression-ignition (diesel) engine with electric motors for propulsion, and having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 20,000 kg. This category includes large hybrid trucks, tractor units, and heavy-duty buses, designed for long-haul transport, heavy construction, and large-scale public transit, where hybrid technology offers significant fuel savings and emissions reductions. Importers are typically large logistics corporations, public transport operators, mining companies, and heavy construction firms looking to modernize their fleets with more environmentally friendly and economically efficient options. Exporters are major global manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles. Key trade considerations involve robust hybrid system integration, high payload capacity, adherence to stringent emissions standards, and the availability of specialized maintenance and charging infrastructure. The market is propelled by global efforts to decarbonize heavy transport and the increasing operational efficiency demands in logistics and public services.
What products fall under HS code 870443?
Hybrid heavy-duty tractor units, Hybrid long-haul trucks, Hybrid articulated buses, Hybrid mining trucks, Hybrid construction trucks, Hybrid refuse collection vehicles (heavy), Hybrid port terminal tractors, Hybrid intercity buses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870443?
This code is differentiated from 870442 (GVW not exceeding 20,000kg) by its higher GVW threshold, and from purely diesel heavy trucks (e.g., 870423) by the presence of an electric motor for propulsion.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870443?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870443 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($44M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($19M) and Germany ($9.3M). World exports came to about $99M, 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 870443?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870443 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($40M, 24% of world imports), Indonesia ($20M) and Sweden ($19M). World imports came to about $167M, 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 870443 structured?
HS code 870443 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 (43) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870443?
In Brazil, HS code 870443 is NCM 8704.43.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.