Product classification
HS code for Diesel plug-in hybrid: 8703.70
Vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Classification of diesel plug-in hybrid under HS 8703.70
Diesel plug-in hybrid vehicles are classified under HS code 870370. This classification is reserved for motor vehicles designed for the transport of persons that utilize a dual-propulsion system consisting of a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor. Unlike standard hybrids, vehicles under 870370 must be capable of being charged by plugging into an external source of electric power, such as a wall socket or a dedicated charging station. This technical capability is the primary differentiator between 870370 and other hybrid codes. The Harmonized System distinguishes these vehicles because the ability to charge externally significantly alters the vehicle's energy consumption profile and environmental impact. Classification is based on the vehicle's primary design for passenger transport and its specific mechanical and electrical architecture. Under the 2022 HS updates, these distinctions became more granular to better reflect the growing market for electric and hybrid mobility solutions.
- Covers
- Plug-in hybrid diesel SUVs (PHEV)
- Diesel plug-in hybrid luxury sedans
- Passenger vans with diesel engines and external charging ports
- Diesel-electric vehicles with rechargeable battery packs
- Also under 8703.70
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 de
- BMW 530e (some diesel PHEV variants)
- Volvo S60 D5 Twin Engine (older diesel PHEV models)
Codes often confused with 8703.70
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 870350, which is for diesel hybrids that cannot be plugged in. Additionally, 870360 is often used incorrectly; that code is specifically for spark-ignition (gasoline) plug-in hybrids. Some may also confuse this with 870380, which is reserved for purely electric vehicles that do not have an internal combustion engine at all.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870370 (the code used for diesel plug-in hybrid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870370 (the code used for diesel plug-in hybrid) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 870370, not only diesel plug-in hybrid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.1B 61% of world exports
- 2 United States $782M 23% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $220M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $789M 23% of world imports
- 2 Italy $426M 13% of world imports
- 3 Spain $421M 13% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 plug-in hybrid
Brazil classifies diesel plug-in hybrid under NCM 8703.70.00: HS 8703.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about diesel plug-in hybrid
What is the HS code for Diesel plug-in hybrid?
The HS code for Diesel plug-in hybrid is 870370 (Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power). The HS code for a diesel plug-in hybrid vehicle is 870370.
How do I classify Diesel plug-in hybrid for customs?
Diesel plug-in hybrid is classified under HS code 870370 — Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I use 870380 for a diesel plug-in hybrid?
No, 870380 is only for vehicles with only an electric motor for propulsion. Since a diesel plug-in hybrid has a diesel engine, it must be classified under 870370.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel plug-in hybrid (HS 870370)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870370 (the code used for diesel plug-in hybrid) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.1B, 61% of world exports), the United States ($782M) and Denmark ($220M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 diesel plug-in hybrid (HS 870370)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870370 (the code used for diesel plug-in hybrid) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($789M, 23% of world imports), Italy ($426M) and Spain ($421M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Diesel plug-in hybrid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870370 for Diesel plug-in hybrid 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 plug-in hybrid in Brazil?
In Brazil, diesel plug-in hybrid (HS 870370) is classified under NCM 8703.70.00.