Product classification
HS code for Coach: 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 coach under HS 8702.10
The classification of a coach under HS code 8702.10 is based on two primary criteria: passenger capacity and engine type. Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and heading 8702 specifically applies to motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. This distinguishes coaches and buses from smaller passenger cars found in heading 8703. The subheading 8702.10 is further restricted to vehicles that utilize only a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine, which refers to diesel or semi-diesel engines. In the context of international trade, a 'coach' is typically a high-capacity vehicle designed for long-distance travel, often featuring amenities like luggage compartments and specialized seating, but for HS purposes, it is grouped with all public-transport type vehicles of the same capacity and engine type. The classification remains the same whether the vehicle is new or used. This code is essential for determining import duties, which are often higher for large transport vehicles, and for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations regarding diesel emissions.
- Covers
- Diesel-powered long-distance coaches
- Public transport buses with 10+ seats
- Diesel school buses
- Intercity diesel motor coaches
- Airport shuttle buses (diesel)
- Diesel-powered minivans with 10 or more seats
- 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. Coaches are often misclassified under HS code 8703 if the seating capacity is misunderstood. Heading 8703 is for vehicles designed to carry fewer than ten persons. If a large van has exactly nine seats including the driver, it belongs in 8703; if it has ten, it moves to 8702. Another common error involves the engine type. If the coach is a hybrid (diesel-electric), it should be classified under 8702.20. If it is fully electric, it falls under 8702.40. Using 8702.10 for a petrol-powered bus is also incorrect, as those are classified under 8702.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870210 (the code used for coach), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870210 (the code used for coach) 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 coach.
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 coach
Brazil classifies coach 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 coach
What is the HS code for Coach?
The HS code for Coach 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 Coach for customs?
Coach 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 coach?
A diesel-powered coach designed to carry 10 or more people is classified under HS code 8702.10.
Does the 10-person count include the driver?
Yes, the Harmonized System explicitly states that the count of ten or more persons includes the driver.
Which countries are the top exporters of coach (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870210 (the code used for coach) 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 coach (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870210 (the code used for coach) 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 Coach the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870210 for Coach 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 coach in Brazil?
In Brazil, coach (HS 870210) is classified under NCM 8702.10.00.