Product classification
HS code for Delivery 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 delivery truck under HS 8704.22
The classification of a delivery truck under HS code 8704.22 is based on the vehicle's propulsion system and its load-carrying capacity. Heading 8704 covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The subheading 8704.22 is reserved for vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel). A critical factor in this classification is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), which must exceed 5 tonnes but not exceed 20 tonnes. The GVW is the maximum weight of the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, including the chassis, body, equipment, fuel, and maximum payload. This code excludes vehicles designed primarily for the transport of persons (Chapter 8702 or 8703) and specialized heavy-duty off-road dumpers (8704.10). The classification remains the same regardless of the specific body type—whether it is a box truck, a flatbed, or a refrigerated unit—provided the engine type and weight criteria are met. For customs purposes, the GVW is usually found on the manufacturer's plate or in the technical documentation. If the vehicle has both an electric motor and a diesel engine (hybrid), it may be classified under 8704.42 instead, reflecting the updated 2022 HS nomenclature changes. Proper documentation of the engine type and weight is essential for correct tariff application.
- Covers
- Medium-duty diesel box trucks
- Refrigerated delivery trucks (5-20t GVW)
- Diesel flatbed trucks for goods transport
- Curtain-side delivery vehicles (5-20t GVW)
- 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. Delivery trucks are often misclassified under 8704.21 if the GVW is 5 tonnes or less, or under 8704.23 if the GVW exceeds 20 tonnes. Additionally, if the truck uses a spark-ignition (gasoline) engine, it must be classified under the 8704.31 or 8704.32 series depending on the weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870422 (the code used for delivery truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870422 (the code used for delivery 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 delivery 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 delivery 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 delivery truck
What is the HS code for Delivery truck?
The HS code for Delivery 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 diesel delivery truck with a GVW between 5 and 20 tonnes is classified under HS code 8704.22.
How do I classify Delivery truck for customs?
Delivery 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 the GVW determined for classification?
The GVW is the maximum permissible weight of the loaded vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, not the actual weight at the time of shipping.
Which countries are the top exporters of delivery truck (HS 870422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870422 (the code used for delivery 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 delivery truck (HS 870422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870422 (the code used for delivery 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 Delivery truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870422 for Delivery 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 delivery truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870422 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for delivery 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).