Product classification
HS code for Diesel pickup truck: 8704.21
Vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Classification of diesel pickup truck under HS 8704.21
The classification of a diesel pickup truck under HS code 8704.21 is determined by its primary design function as a motor vehicle for the transport of goods. According to the Harmonized System's General Interpretative Rules, heading 8704 encompasses vehicles specifically constructed for hauling cargo. The subheading 8704.21 is precise: it requires the vehicle to be powered solely by a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and to have a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) not exceeding 5 tonnes. For a pickup truck to qualify, customs authorities examine the ratio of the cargo area to the passenger cabin. If the vehicle features a separate bed or an open platform designed for carrying loads, and the mechanical specifications favor torque and load-bearing capacity over passenger comfort, it falls under this code. This classification remains applicable even for double-cab models, provided the cargo-carrying characteristics are predominant and the GVW remains within the 5-tonne threshold.
- Covers
- Standard diesel-powered pickup trucks
- Light-duty diesel delivery trucks with an open or closed cargo bed
- Crew cab diesel pickups with a GVW under 5,000 kg
- Diesel-powered 4x4 utility pickups designed for goods transport
- Also under 8704.21
- Ford Transit Custom
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (lighter variants)
- Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
- Toyota Hilux (diesel variants)
- Isuzu D-Max (diesel variants)
Codes often confused with 8704.21
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these vehicles under HS code 8703, which is reserved for passenger motor vehicles. This often happens with luxury crew cab pickups where the interior resembles a car. However, if the cargo bed is the primary feature, 8704.21 is correct. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8704.22, which applies to diesel trucks with a GVW exceeding 5 tonnes but not 20 tonnes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870421 (the code used for diesel pickup truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870421 (the code used for diesel pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 10% 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 870421, not only diesel pickup truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $8.3B 13% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $6.4B 9.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.4B 8.2% of world exports
World total: $66.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $7.5B 10% of world imports
- 2 Australia $6.2B 8.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $5.7B 8.0% of world imports
World total: $71.3B 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 pickup truck
Brazil splits HS 8704.21 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8704.21.10Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW up to 5 tonnes
- 8704.21.20Diesel tipper trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes
- 8704.21.30Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW up to 5 t
- 8704.21.90Other diesel trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about diesel pickup truck
What is the HS code for Diesel pickup truck?
The HS code for Diesel pickup truck is 870421 (Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1).
How do I classify Diesel pickup truck for customs?
Diesel pickup truck is classified under HS code 870421 — Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for diesel pickup?
The standard HS code for a diesel pickup truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 5 tonnes or less is 8704.21.
How is GVW calculated for this classification?
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the maximum weight of the vehicle including the chassis, body, engine, fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers, and the maximum load capacity specified by the manufacturer.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel pickup truck (HS 870421)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870421 (the code used for diesel pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($8.3B, 13% of world exports), Türkiye ($6.4B) and Germany ($5.4B). World exports came to about $66.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of diesel pickup truck (HS 870421)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870421 (the code used for diesel pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($7.5B, 10% of world imports), Australia ($6.2B) and Germany ($5.7B). World imports came to about $71.3B, 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 pickup truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870421 for Diesel pickup 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 diesel pickup truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870421 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for diesel pickup truck depends on the product's details: 8704.21.10 (Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW up to 5 tonnes), 8704.21.20 (Diesel tipper trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes), 8704.21.30 (Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW up to 5 t), 8704.21.90 (Other diesel trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes).