Product classification
HS code for Gasoline van: 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 van under HS 8704.31
A gasoline van is classified under HS code 8704.31 because it is a motor vehicle designed for the transport of goods, equipped with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, and has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) not exceeding 5 tonnes. Chapter 87 of the Harmonized System covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock. Heading 8704 is specifically for vehicles intended for the carriage of goods. The subheading 8704.31 is selected based on two criteria: the engine type (spark-ignition/gasoline) and the weight limit. If the van is primarily designed for cargo, featuring a separated driver cabin and a cargo area without windows or permanent rear seating, it fits this classification. This code is essential for distinguishing light commercial vehicles from passenger vehicles or heavier freight trucks.
- Covers
- Light commercial gasoline vans
- Gasoline-powered pickup trucks (GVW < 5 tonnes)
- Delivery vans with spark-ignition engines
- Small panel vans for goods transport
- Gasoline-powered refrigerated vans (GVW < 5 tonnes)
- 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. Gasoline vans are often misclassified under 8703, which is for passenger motor vehicles. The distinction depends on the presence of rear seats, safety equipment (like seatbelts), and windows in the cargo area. If a van is designed to carry people, it belongs in 8703. Another common error is using 8704.21, which is the code for diesel-powered vans of the same weight class. Finally, if the GVW exceeds 5 tonnes, the correct code would be 8704.32.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline van), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline van) 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 van.
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 van
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 van
What is the HS code for Gasoline van?
The HS code for Gasoline van 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 van for the transport of goods with a GVW under 5 tonnes is 8704.31.
How do I classify Gasoline van for customs?
Gasoline van 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.
How is a van classified if it has seats in the back?
If the van has permanent seats and windows in the rear, it is usually classified under 8703 as a passenger vehicle rather than a goods vehicle.
Which countries are the top exporters of gasoline van (HS 870431)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline van) 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 van (HS 870431)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870431 (the code used for gasoline van) 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 van the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870431 for Gasoline van 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 van in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870431 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for gasoline van 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).