Product classification
HS code for City bus: 8702.10
Vehicles, public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used.
Classification of city bus under HS 8702.10
A city bus is classified under HS code 8702.10. Heading 8702 covers motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. The subheading 8702.10 specifically applies to vehicles equipped with only a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine, commonly known as a diesel or semi-diesel engine. This classification is determined by two primary factors: the seating capacity and the propulsion system. For a vehicle to be classified here, it must be designed for public transport or group travel rather than private passenger use (which would fall under 8703). The distinction between diesel (8702.10) and spark-ignition (8702.20) or electric (8702.40) engines is fundamental to the HS structure for vehicles. Whether the bus is new or used, it remains within this code as long as the engine type and capacity meet the criteria. This code is essential for municipal transit authorities and commercial transport companies during the importation of fleet vehicles.
- Covers
- Diesel-powered city transit buses
- Articulated diesel buses
- Diesel school buses (10+ capacity)
- Intercity diesel coaches
- Diesel airport shuttle buses
- Also under 8702.10
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro
- Volvo 9700
- Scania Citywide
- Gillig Low Floor
- Blue Bird Vision (diesel)
Codes often confused with 8702.10
Common mistake. City buses are frequently misclassified under 8702.90 if the engine type is not clearly identified, or 8702.40 if the bus is electric. Another common error is using 8703.32 for smaller vans; however, if the vehicle is designed to carry 10 or more people, it must stay within 8702.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870210 (the code used for city bus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870210 (the code used for city bus) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 7.7% 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 870210, not only city bus.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $2.8B 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $2.2B 14% of world exports
World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.4B 7.7% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.1B 6.4% of world imports
World total: $17.6B 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 city bus
Brazil classifies city bus under NCM 8702.10.00: HS 8702.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about city bus
What is the HS code for City bus?
The HS code for City bus is 870210 (Vehicles; public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used).
How do I classify City bus for customs?
City bus is classified under HS code 870210 — Vehicles; public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), new or used. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a diesel city bus?
The HS code for a diesel-powered city bus designed to carry 10 or more people is 8702.10.
What code is used for electric city buses?
Electric city buses are classified under HS code 8702.40, as they use electric motors for propulsion instead of compression-ignition engines.
Which countries are the top exporters of city bus (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870210 (the code used for city bus) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($2.8B) and Japan ($2.2B). World exports came to about $16.0B, 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 city bus (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870210 (the code used for city bus) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.4B, 7.7% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.1B). World imports came to about $17.6B, 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 City bus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870210 for City bus 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 city bus in Brazil?
In Brazil, city bus (HS 870210) is classified under NCM 8702.10.00.