Product classification
HS code for Electric semi-truck: 8701.24
Tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion.
Classification of electric semi-truck under HS 8701.24
The classification of electric semi-trucks under HS code 8701.24 is a specific designation for road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize only electric motors for propulsion. Heading 8701 covers tractors, which are defined in the Chapter 87 notes as vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle or load. Road tractors for semi-trailers are distinct because they are designed to support the weight of a semi-trailer via a fifth-wheel coupling. The subheading 8701.24 was introduced to differentiate purely electric tractors from internal combustion engine (ICE) versions (8701.21) and hybrid versions (8701.22 and 8701.23). To be classified under 8701.24, the vehicle must not possess an internal combustion engine for propulsion purposes. This means that even if a vehicle has a small engine used solely as a range extender to charge the battery, it may be excluded from this specific code and moved to a hybrid category. Customs authorities verify the absence of traditional fuel systems and exhaust components to confirm this classification. This code is vital for applying environmental tariffs and monitoring the global trade of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.
- Covers
- Battery electric road tractors
- Electric day cabs for semi-trailers
- Electric sleeper cabs for semi-trailers
- Purely electric heavy-duty haulers
- Also under 8701.24
- Tesla Semi
- Volvo VNR Electric
- Freightliner eCascadia
- Nikola Tre BEV
Codes often confused with 8701.24
Common mistake. Electric semi-trucks are often confused with electric freight trucks under HS code 8704.90. The difference is that 8701.24 is for tractors (designed to pull a trailer), while 8704.90 is for trucks that carry the load on their own chassis. Additionally, hybrid semi-trucks must be classified under 8701.22 (diesel-electric) or 8701.23 (gas-electric) rather than 8701.24.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870124 (the code used for electric semi-truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870124 (the code used for electric semi-truck) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 19% 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 870124, not only electric semi-truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $431M 48% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $101M 11% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $97M 11% of world exports
World total: $895M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $119M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $57M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $57M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $612M 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 electric semi-truck
Brazil classifies electric semi-truck under NCM 8701.24.00: HS 8701.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric semi-truck
What is the HS code for Electric semi-truck?
The HS code for Electric semi-truck is 870124 (Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion). The HS code for a road tractor for semi-trailers with only electric motors for propulsion is 8701.24.
How do I classify Electric semi-truck for customs?
Electric semi-truck is classified under HS code 870124 — Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric delivery vans?
No, electric delivery vans that carry cargo on their own frame are classified under HS code 8704.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric semi-truck (HS 870124)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870124 (the code used for electric semi-truck) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($431M, 48% of world exports), Belgium ($101M) and Sweden ($97M). World exports came to about $895M, 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 electric semi-truck (HS 870124)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870124 (the code used for electric semi-truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($119M, 19% of world imports), France ($57M) and Switzerland ($57M). World imports came to about $612M, 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 Electric semi-truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870124 for Electric semi-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 electric semi-truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric semi-truck (HS 870124) is classified under NCM 8701.24.00.