Product classification
HS code for Gasoline pickup truck: 8704.31
Vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Classification of gasoline pickup truck under HS 8704.31
The gasoline pickup truck is classified under HS code 8704.31. This classification falls under Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8704 is specifically for motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The subheading 8704.31 applies to vehicles with only a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (gasoline) and a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) not exceeding 5 tonnes. The classification is determined by the primary design of the vehicle; pickup trucks are designed with a separate cab and an open or closed cargo area (bed) intended for hauling goods. Even if the truck has a double cab (four doors), it is classified under 8704 if the length of the cargo area is more than 50% of the wheelbase or if it meets specific technical criteria distinguishing it from a passenger vehicle.
- Covers
- Light-duty gasoline pickup trucks
- Compact gasoline-powered delivery trucks
- Gasoline flatbed trucks with GVW under 5 tonnes
- Standard two-door gasoline pickups
- Four-door gasoline pickups designed for goods transport
- Also under 8704.31
- Ford Transit Connect
- Ram ProMaster City
- Chevrolet Express 1500
- Toyota Hiace (gasoline variant)
- Nissan NV200
Codes often confused with 8704.31
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8703, which covers motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (like SUVs). High-end double-cab pickups are often scrutinized to determine if they are for goods (8704) or persons (8703). Another error is confusing 8704.31 with 8704.21, which is the code for diesel-powered trucks of the same weight class. Additionally, if the gasoline truck exceeds a GVW of 5 tonnes, it must be classified under 8704.32 rather than 8704.31.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline pickup truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 52% 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 870431, not only gasoline pickup truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $23.3B 56% of world exports
- 2 United States $7.8B 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $2.9B 6.9% of world exports
World total: $41.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $23.1B 52% of world imports
- 2 Canada $10.0B 23% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.4B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $44.2B 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 codes for gasoline pickup truck
Brazil splits HS 8704.31 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8704.31.10Spark-ignition truck chassis-cabs, GVW up to 5 t
- 8704.31.20Spark-ignition tipper trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes
- 8704.31.30Spark-ignition reefer/insulated trucks, up to 5 t
- 8704.31.90Other spark-ignition 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 gasoline pickup truck
What is the HS code for Gasoline pickup truck?
The HS code for Gasoline pickup truck is 870431 (Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1). The HS code for a gasoline-powered pickup truck with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes is 8704.31.
How do I classify Gasoline pickup truck for customs?
Gasoline pickup truck is classified under HS code 870431 — Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to hybrid pickup trucks?
No, hybrid pickup trucks are classified under different subheadings, such as 8704.41 (diesel-electric) or 8704.51 (gasoline-electric), depending on the specific engine configuration.
Which countries are the top exporters of gasoline pickup truck (HS 870431)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($23.3B, 56% of world exports), the United States ($7.8B) and Canada ($2.9B). World exports came to about $41.6B, 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 gasoline pickup truck (HS 870431)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline pickup truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23.1B, 52% of world imports), Canada ($10.0B) and Mexico ($2.4B). World imports came to about $44.2B, 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 Gasoline pickup truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870431 for Gasoline 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 gasoline pickup truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870431 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for gasoline pickup truck depends on the product's details: 8704.31.10 (Spark-ignition truck chassis-cabs, GVW up to 5 t), 8704.31.20 (Spark-ignition tipper trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes), 8704.31.30 (Spark-ignition reefer/insulated trucks, up to 5 t), 8704.31.90 (Other spark-ignition trucks, GVW up to 5 tonnes).