Product classification
HS code for Diesel SUV: 8703.33
Vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Classification of diesel SUV under HS 8703.33
Diesel Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) with an engine capacity exceeding 2500cc are classified under HS code 8703.33. This classification falls under the category of motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. The code is specific to vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel). To qualify for this specific subheading, the cylinder capacity must strictly exceed 2500 cubic centimeters. Classification is driven by the vehicle's interior configuration, such as the presence of permanent seats with safety equipment and windows along the side panels, which identifies it as a passenger vehicle rather than a goods-transport vehicle. The high engine displacement (over 2.5L) is the primary technical differentiator from other diesel passenger vehicles in the 8703.3x series.
- Covers
- Large diesel SUVs with engines over 2.5L
- Luxury diesel 4x4 off-road vehicles
- Full-size diesel passenger wagons exceeding 2500cc
- Diesel-powered high-capacity crossover vehicles
- Also under 8703.33
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d
- BMW X7 xDrive40d
- Land Rover Defender D300
- Audi Q7 50 TDI
- Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Codes often confused with 8703.33
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8703.32, which covers diesel vehicles with an engine capacity between 1500cc and 2500cc. Additionally, some large SUVs are incorrectly classified under 8704.23 if they are perceived as trucks, but if the primary design is for passengers, 8703.33 must be used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870333 (the code used for diesel SUV), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870333 (the code used for diesel SUV) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 870333, not only diesel SUV.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $4.8B 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.2B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.1B 18% of world exports
World total: $22.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.6B 16% of world imports
- 2 Australia $2.8B 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 5.2% of world imports
World total: $22.3B 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 SUV
Brazil splits HS 8703.33 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8703.33.10Diesel cars over 2.5 L, up to 6 seats
- 8703.33.90Diesel cars over 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 SUV
What is the HS code for Diesel SUV?
The HS code for Diesel SUV is 870333 (Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc). For a diesel SUV with an engine capacity exceeding 2500cc, the HS code is 8703.33.
How do I classify Diesel SUV for customs?
Diesel SUV is classified under HS code 870333 — Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is an SUV classified if the engine is exactly 2500cc?
If the engine capacity is exactly 2500cc or less (but over 1500cc), it must be classified under HS code 8703.32, as 8703.33 is strictly for capacities exceeding 2500cc.
Which countries are the top exporters of diesel SUV (HS 870333)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870333 (the code used for diesel SUV) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($4.8B, 21% of world exports), Germany ($4.2B) and the United States ($4.1B). World exports came to about $22.6B, 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 SUV (HS 870333)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870333 (the code used for diesel SUV) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.6B, 16% of world imports), Australia ($2.8B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.3B, 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 SUV the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870333 for Diesel SUV 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 SUV in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870333 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for diesel SUV depends on the product's details: 8703.33.10 (Diesel cars over 2.5 L, up to 6 seats), 8703.33.90 (Diesel cars over 2.5 L, over 6 seats).