Product classification
HS code for Diesel hybrid car: 8703.50
Vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Classification of diesel hybrid car under HS 8703.50
The classification of diesel hybrid cars under HS code 870350 is determined by the primary function of the vehicle and its specific propulsion system. Heading 8703 encompasses motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. Within this heading, subheadings are differentiated by the type of engine and the presence of electric motors. Specifically, code 870350 applies to vehicles equipped with both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor for propulsion. A critical technical distinction for this code is that the vehicle must be incapable of being charged by plugging into an external source of electric power. These are often referred to as mild hybrids or full hybrids where the electric motor assists the diesel engine or recovers energy during braking, but the battery is replenished solely through the internal combustion engine or regenerative braking systems. The classification relies on General Interpretative Rules 1 and 6, focusing on the specific engine configuration and the lack of external charging capability. This code is essential for customs authorities to track the import of fuel-efficient diesel technology that does not rely on the electrical grid infrastructure.
- Covers
- Mild hybrid diesel sedans
- Full hybrid diesel SUVs (non-plug-in)
- Diesel-electric passenger cars without external charging ports
- Compression-ignition hybrid station wagons
- Also under 8703.50
- Mercedes-Benz E 300 de (older non-PHEV variants)
- Audi Q7 3.0 TDI e-tron (some non-PHEV variants)
- Volvo S90 D5 Twin Engine (some non-PHEV variants)
Codes often confused with 8703.50
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 870370, which covers diesel hybrid vehicles that are capable of being charged by plugging into an external source. Another common error is using 870340, which is reserved for spark-ignition (gasoline) hybrids. Importers also mistakenly use 870332 for standard diesel cars, failing to account for the electric motor component that necessitates classification under 870350.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870350 (the code used for diesel hybrid car), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870350 (the code used for diesel hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% 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 870350, not only diesel hybrid car.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.5B 36% of world exports
- 2 Slovakia $3.3B 34% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.5B 15% of world exports
World total: $9.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $2.9B 22% of world imports
- 2 Poland $2.0B 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.7B 13% of world imports
World total: $13.1B 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 hybrid car
Brazil classifies diesel hybrid car under NCM 8703.50.00: HS 8703.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about diesel hybrid car
What is the HS code for Diesel hybrid car?
The HS code for Diesel hybrid car is 870350 (Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power). The HS code for a diesel hybrid car that cannot be plugged into an external power source is 870350.
How do I classify Diesel hybrid car for customs?
Diesel hybrid car is classified under HS code 870350 — Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 870350 differ from 870332?
HS code 870332 is for vehicles with only a diesel engine, whereas 870350 is for vehicles that combine a diesel engine with an electric motor for propulsion.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel hybrid car (HS 870350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870350 (the code used for diesel hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.5B, 36% of world exports), Slovakia ($3.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.5B). World exports came to about $9.7B, 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 hybrid car (HS 870350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870350 (the code used for diesel hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.9B, 22% of world imports), Poland ($2.0B) and Germany ($1.7B). World imports came to about $13.1B, 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 hybrid car the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870350 for Diesel hybrid 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 hybrid car in Brazil?
In Brazil, diesel hybrid car (HS 870350) is classified under NCM 8703.50.00.