Product classification
HS code for Electric truck: 8704.60
Vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion.
Classification of electric truck under HS 8704.60
Electric trucks are classified under HS code 8704.60, a category established to reflect the modern transition toward sustainable transport. This code falls under Heading 8704, which covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The classification process involves applying GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Subheading 8704.60 specifically identifies vehicles equipped "only" with an electric motor for propulsion. This means the vehicle must rely entirely on on-board batteries or other electric sources and cannot have an internal combustion engine (ICE) contributing to the drive train. The vehicle must be designed for the transport of goods, which is typically evidenced by its chassis construction, the presence of a loading platform, or specialized cargo compartments. This code covers a broad spectrum of payload capacities, from small urban delivery vehicles to massive class 8 semi-trucks, provided they meet the electric-only propulsion criteria and are intended for use on public roads.
- Covers
- Battery electric delivery vans
- Heavy-duty electric freight trucks
- Electric refuse collection vehicles
- Electric semi-trucks
- Electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs)
- Also under 8704.60
- Tesla Semi
- Rivian EDV
- Ford E-Transit
- Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
- Volvo VNR Electric
- BYD eT3
Codes often confused with 8704.60
Common mistake. A common error is classifying electric trucks under 8704.41 through 8704.52, which are reserved for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that utilize both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Another frequent misclassification occurs with 8703.80, which is for electric vehicles designed for the transport of persons (passenger cars). Furthermore, industrial electric trucks not intended for road use, such as those used in warehouses, should be classified under 8709.11 rather than 8704.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870460 (the code used for electric truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870460 (the code used for electric truck) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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 870460, not only electric truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 23% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 France $1.2B 13% of world exports
World total: $8.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $1.1B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $797M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Norway $683M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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 truck
Brazil classifies electric truck under NCM 8704.60.00: HS 8704.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric truck
What is the HS code for Electric truck?
The HS code for Electric truck is 870460 (Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion). The HS code for a vehicle designed for the transport of goods with only an electric motor for propulsion is 8704.60.
How do I classify Electric truck for customs?
Electric truck is classified under HS code 870460 — Vehicles; with only electric motor for propulsion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS code 8704.60 include hybrid trucks?
No, 8704.60 is strictly for vehicles with only an electric motor. Hybrid trucks that use both electricity and fuel are classified under different subheadings within 8704, such as 8704.41 or 8704.51.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric truck (HS 870460)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870460 (the code used for electric truck) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 23% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.2B) and France ($1.2B). World exports came to about $8.7B, 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 electric truck (HS 870460)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870460 (the code used for electric truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($1.1B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($797M) and Norway ($683M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870460 for Electric 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 truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric truck (HS 870460) is classified under NCM 8704.60.00.