HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8704.90 – Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704

HS code 8704.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704. It is used for CNG-powered delivery trucks, LPG-powered goods vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell trucks, specialized airport cargo loaders (self-propelled) and bi-fuel goods vehicles.

What HS 8704.90 covers

This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code serves as a residual category for vehicles designed for the transport of goods that do not fit into the more specific classifications based on engine type (diesel, petrol, hybrid, electric) within heading 8704. This can include a diverse range of specialized vehicles powered by alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrogen fuel cells, as well as unique industrial or off-road goods carriers adapted for road use that lack a specific engine classification. Importers and exporters vary widely, often involving niche manufacturers and specialized industrial or agricultural sectors. Key considerations include the specific propulsion system, the vehicle's intended use, and a thorough verification that it genuinely falls outside other 8704 subheadings, making it a category for unique or emerging transport solutions.

Covers: CNG-powered delivery trucks
LPG-powered goods vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Specialized airport cargo loaders (self-propelled)
Bi-fuel goods vehicles
Industrial platform trucks (road-legal)
Hydrogen fuel cell vans
Examples: Nikola Tre FCEV (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck)
Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell
Iveco Daily CNG
Toyota Material Handling (specific industrial models)
Hyster (specific industrial models)

Codes often confused with 8704.90

Common mistake. This code is a catch-all, frequently confused with other 8704 subheadings (e.g., 87042X, 87043X, 870452, 870460) if the specific propulsion or design feature that makes it 'not elsewhere specified' is not clearly identified. Careful examination of the engine type and primary function is crucial.

87.04Vehicles; for the transport of goods 8704.52Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg 8704.60Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870490, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870490 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 15% 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 $142M 24% of world exports
2 Italy $60M 10% of world exports
3 France $50M 8.5% of world exports

World total: $588M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Philippines $164M 15% of world imports
2 Saudi Arabia $131M 12% of world imports
3 Denmark $73M 6.8% of world imports

World total: $1.1B 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 8704.90

Brazil does not split HS 8704.90: its NCM code is 8704.90.00.

8704.90.00 Other motor vehicles for the transport of goodsOutros

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/870490/

{
  "code": "870490",
  "description": "Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704",
  "section": "XVII",
  "parent": "8704"
}

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Questions about HS 8704.90

What is HS code 870490?

HS code 870490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code serves as a residual category for vehicles designed for the transport of goods that do not fit into the more specific classifications based on engine type (diesel, petrol, hybrid, electric) within heading 8704. This can include a diverse range of specialized vehicles powered by alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrogen fuel cells, as well as unique industrial or off-road goods carriers adapted for road use that lack a specific engine classification. Importers and exporters vary widely, often involving niche manufacturers and specialized industrial or agricultural sectors. Key considerations include the specific propulsion system, the vehicle's intended use, and a thorough verification that it genuinely falls outside other 8704 subheadings, making it a category for unique or emerging transport solutions.

What products fall under HS code 870490?

CNG-powered delivery trucks, LPG-powered goods vehicles, Hydrogen fuel cell trucks, Specialized airport cargo loaders (self-propelled), Bi-fuel goods vehicles, Industrial platform trucks (road-legal), Hydrogen fuel cell vans

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870490?

This code is a catch-all, frequently confused with other 8704 subheadings (e.g., 87042X, 87043X, 870452, 870460) if the specific propulsion or design feature that makes it 'not elsewhere specified' is not clearly identified. Careful examination of the engine type and primary function is crucial.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870490?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($142M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($60M) and France ($50M). World exports came to about $588M, 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 870490?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870490 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($164M, 15% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($131M) and Denmark ($73M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 870490 structured?

HS code 870490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870490?

In Brazil, HS code 870490 is NCM 8704.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.