Product classification
HS code for Diesel car: 8703.32
Vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Classification of diesel car under HS 8703.32
A diesel car with an engine capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 2500cc is classified under HS code 8703.32. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which deals with motor vehicles. Heading 8703 is dedicated to motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, excluding those of heading 8702 (which covers larger public transport vehicles). Within heading 8703, the subheadings are organized by engine type and displacement. The 8703.3x series is reserved for vehicles with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines, commonly known as diesel or semi-diesel engines. Subheading 8703.32 specifically targets the mid-range engine sizes, which are very common for passenger sedans, SUVs, and station wagons. The classification is strictly based on the cylinder capacity as measured in cubic centimeters (cc). This code applies to both new and used vehicles, provided they meet the engine and capacity criteria. It is essential for customs valuation and the application of environmental taxes, which often vary based on engine displacement and fuel type.
- Covers
- Diesel passenger sedans (1501cc to 2500cc)
- Diesel SUVs and crossovers (1501cc to 2500cc)
- Diesel station wagons (1501cc to 2500cc)
- Used diesel cars within the specified displacement range
- Diesel-powered 4x4 passenger vehicles
- Also under 8703.32
- Volkswagen Golf TDI
- BMW 320d
- Mercedes-Benz C220d
- Audi A4 2.0 TDI
- Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Codes often confused with 8703.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 8703.32 and its neighboring codes 8703.31 (for diesel engines 1500cc and below) and 8703.33 (for diesel engines exceeding 2500cc). Additionally, importers sometimes confuse this with 8703.23, which is for spark-ignition (gasoline) engines of a similar displacement. Accurate engine specifications from the manufacturer are required to ensure the correct code is used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870332 (the code used for diesel car), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870332 (the code used for diesel car) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 870332, not only diesel car.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $20.1B 34% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $4.7B 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.0B 6.8% of world exports
World total: $58.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $11.9B 21% of world imports
- 2 Italy $5.3B 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $3.6B 6.2% of world imports
World total: $57.6B 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 codes for diesel car
Brazil splits HS 8703.32 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8703.32.10Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, up to 6 seats
- 8703.32.90Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, over 6 seats
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about diesel car
What is the HS code for Diesel car?
The HS code for Diesel car is 870332 (Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc).
How do I classify Diesel car for customs?
Diesel car is classified under HS code 870332 — Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a 2.0L diesel car?
A 2.0L (2000cc) diesel car is classified under HS code 8703.32, as it falls between 1500cc and 2500cc.
Does this code apply to diesel-electric hybrids?
No, diesel-electric hybrids are classified under different subheadings, such as 8703.40 through 8703.70, depending on whether they are plug-in or non-plug-in hybrids.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel car (HS 870332)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870332 (the code used for diesel car) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($20.1B, 34% of world exports), Czechia ($4.7B) and Spain ($4.0B). World exports came to about $58.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of diesel car (HS 870332)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870332 (the code used for diesel car) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11.9B, 21% of world imports), Italy ($5.3B) and Spain ($3.6B). World imports came to about $57.6B, 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 car the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870332 for Diesel car 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 car in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870332 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for diesel car depends on the product's details: 8703.32.10 (Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, up to 6 seats), 8703.32.90 (Diesel cars over 1.5 to 2.5 L, over 6 seats).