Product classification
HS code for Diesel 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 diesel bus under HS 8702.10
A diesel bus is classified under HS code 8702.10. This classification is found within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8702 is specifically for motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. This distinguishes these vehicles from smaller passenger cars found in heading 8703. The subheading 8702.10 is further defined by the type of propulsion system; it specifically covers vehicles equipped only with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel). To qualify for this code, the vehicle must have a seating capacity of at least ten people. This includes the driver's seat. The classification applies to both new and used vehicles. The determination is based on the physical configuration of the vehicle and its engine type at the time of importation. If the vehicle were a hybrid (diesel-electric), it would be classified under a different subheading, such as 8702.20 or 8702.30, depending on the specific hybrid configuration.
- Covers
- Diesel-powered city buses
- Diesel motor coaches for long-distance travel
- Diesel school buses with 10+ seats
- Diesel-powered airport shuttle buses
- Used diesel buses for public transport
- 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. Diesel buses are often misclassified under 8703.33 if the seating capacity is misunderstood. Heading 8703 is for vehicles carrying fewer than ten persons. Another common error is using 8704.21 or 8704.22, which are for goods-transport vehicles (trucks). If a vehicle is designed to carry both people and goods, its primary purpose must be determined to choose between 8702 and 8704.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870210 (the code used for diesel bus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870210 (the code used for diesel 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 diesel 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 diesel bus
Brazil classifies diesel 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 diesel bus
What is the HS code for Diesel bus?
The HS code for Diesel 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). The HS code for a motor vehicle designed to carry 10 or more persons with a diesel engine is 8702.10.
How do I classify Diesel bus for customs?
Diesel 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.
Does this code include diesel vans?
A diesel van is only classified under 8702.10 if it is specifically equipped with seats for 10 or more persons. If it has fewer seats, it falls under 8703 or 8704.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel bus (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870210 (the code used for diesel 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 diesel bus (HS 870210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870210 (the code used for diesel 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 Diesel bus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870210 for Diesel 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 diesel bus in Brazil?
In Brazil, diesel bus (HS 870210) is classified under NCM 8702.10.00.