Product classification
HS code for Cargo truck: 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.
Classification of cargo truck under HS 8704.22
A cargo truck equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and a gross vehicle weight (GVW) between 5 and 20 tonnes is classified under HS code 8704.22. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. The classification process for goods-transport vehicles involves three primary factors: the type of engine, the gross vehicle weight, and the specific use of the vehicle. The GVW is the maximum weight of the vehicle and its load as specified by the manufacturer. HS code 8704.22 specifically targets mid-range diesel trucks used for regional distribution and heavy-duty transport that do not exceed the 20-tonne limit. This classification is determined by General Interpretative Rules 1 and 6, ensuring that the vehicle's technical specifications align with the diesel engine and weight bracket requirements.
- Covers
- Diesel-powered box trucks (5-20 tonnes GVW)
- Flatbed cargo trucks with diesel engines (5-20 tonnes GVW)
- Refrigerated trucks for goods transport (5-20 tonnes GVW)
- Diesel vocational trucks (e.g., delivery trucks)
- Medium-duty diesel freight trucks
- Also under 8704.22
- Isuzu F-Series
- Hino 300 Series
- Mercedes-Benz Atego
- Volvo FL
- Fuso Canter (heavier variants)
Codes often confused with 8704.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8704.21, which is for diesel trucks with a GVW not exceeding 5 tonnes, or 8704.23, for those exceeding 20 tonnes. Additionally, trucks with spark-ignition engines (gasoline) are classified under 8704.31 or 8704.32, regardless of weight. It is also important to distinguish cargo trucks from "special purpose motor vehicles" under 8705, such as crane lorries or fire fighting vehicles, which are not primarily for the transport of goods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870422 (the code used for cargo truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870422 (the code used for cargo truck) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870422, not only cargo truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $4.8B 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $4.2B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.1B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $23.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.2B 28% of world imports
- 2 Canada $2.8B 11% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $982M 3.8% of world imports
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 cargo truck
Brazil splits HS 8704.22 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8704.22.10Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW over 5 to 20 t
- 8704.22.20Diesel tipper trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes
- 8704.22.30Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 t
- 8704.22.90Other diesel trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cargo truck
What is the HS code for Cargo truck?
The HS code for Cargo truck is 870422 (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). A cargo truck with a diesel engine and a gross vehicle weight between 5 and 20 tonnes is classified under HS code 8704.22.
How do I classify Cargo truck for customs?
Cargo truck is classified under HS code 870422 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) defined for truck classification?
GVW is the maximum weight of the vehicle when fully loaded, including the weight of the vehicle itself, the fuel, the driver, and the maximum cargo capacity as certified by the manufacturer.
Which countries are the top exporters of cargo truck (HS 870422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870422 (the code used for cargo truck) 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 cargo truck (HS 870422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870422 (the code used for cargo truck) 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.
Is the HS code for Cargo truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870422 for Cargo truck is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cargo truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870422 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for cargo truck depends on the product's details: 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).