Product classification
HS code for Hybrid car: 8703.40
Vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Classification of hybrid car under HS 8703.40
Hybrid cars are classified under HS code 8703.40 based on their design as passenger vehicles and their specific mechanical configuration. Heading 8703 encompasses motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, other than those of heading 8702. Subheading 8703.40 is specifically reserved for vehicles that combine a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (gasoline) with an electric motor for propulsion, but which are incapable of being charged by plugging into an external source of electric power. These are commonly referred to as "Full Hybrids" or "Mild Hybrids" (HEVs). The classification is driven by the propulsion type and the technical limitation regarding external charging. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between plug-in and non-plug-in hybrids is a primary factor in determining the correct six-digit subheading, as different environmental regulations and duty rates often apply to these distinct technologies.
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- Non-plug-in gasoline hybrid sedans
- Mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV) with spark-ignition engines
- Full hybrid SUVs (non-plug-in)
- Gasoline-electric hybrid coupes without external charging ports
- Also under 8703.40
- Toyota Prius
- Honda CR-V Hybrid
- Lexus RX 450h
- Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- Ford Maverick Hybrid
Codes often confused with 8703.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8703.60, which is designated for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). If a vehicle has a charging port, it cannot stay in 8703.40. Additionally, pure gasoline vehicles are often incorrectly assigned here but belong in 8703.21 through 8703.24. Diesel hybrids are also excluded from this code, as they fall under 8703.50 (non-plug-in) or 8703.70 (plug-in).
Top exporters and importers of HS 870340 (the code used for hybrid car), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870340 (the code used for hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 870340, not only hybrid car.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $30.1B 21% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $14.7B 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $10.2B 7.3% of world exports
World total: $140.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $28.6B 20% of world imports
- 2 France $10.6B 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Italy $10.2B 7.1% of world imports
World total: $142.7B 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 hybrid car
Brazil classifies hybrid car under NCM 8703.40.00: HS 8703.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hybrid car
What is the HS code for Hybrid car?
The HS code for Hybrid car is 870340 (Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power). The HS code for a non-plug-in hybrid car with a gasoline engine and an electric motor is 8703.40.
How do I classify Hybrid car for customs?
Hybrid car is classified under HS code 870340 — Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify a hybrid car that can be charged from a wall outlet?
If the hybrid car is capable of being charged by plugging into an external source, it must be classified under HS code 8703.60 instead of 8703.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid car (HS 870340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870340 (the code used for hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($30.1B, 21% of world exports), South Korea ($14.7B) and Germany ($10.2B). World exports came to about $140.0B, 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 hybrid car (HS 870340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870340 (the code used for hybrid car) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($28.6B, 20% of world imports), France ($10.6B) and Italy ($10.2B). World imports came to about $142.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Hybrid car the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870340 for Hybrid car 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 hybrid car in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid car (HS 870340) is classified under NCM 8703.40.00.