Product classification
HS code for Hybrid diesel truck: 8704.42
Vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg.
Classification of hybrid diesel truck under HS 8704.42
The classification of a hybrid diesel truck under HS code 8704.42 is determined by its function as a goods-transport vehicle, its engine type, and its weight. Heading 8704 covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Subheading 8704.42 specifically addresses vehicles with both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeding 5,000 kg but not exceeding 20,000 kg. This weight range typically covers medium-duty commercial trucks. The classification follows the hierarchical structure of the HS, where the propulsion system (diesel-electric hybrid) is identified first, followed by the specific weight bracket. Accurate GVW documentation is required for this classification, as the GVW is defined as the maximum weight of the vehicle when loaded with fuel, cargo, and passengers as specified by the manufacturer.
- Covers
- Medium-duty hybrid diesel delivery trucks (GVW 5t-20t)
- Hybrid diesel box trucks for regional logistics
- Flatbed hybrid diesel trucks within the 5,000kg to 20,000kg range
- Refrigerated hybrid diesel trucks (medium-duty)
- Also under 8704.42
- Hino 338 Hybrid
- Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid
- Volvo FL Electric (with range extender)
- Isuzu N-Series Hybrid
- Freightliner M2 106 Hybrid
Codes often confused with 8704.42
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 8704.22, which is for pure diesel trucks of the same weight without an electric motor. It is also frequently mixed up with 8704.41 (for hybrid diesel trucks under 5,000 kg) or 8704.43 (for those exceeding 20,000 kg). Misidentifying the GVW is the leading cause of incorrect classification in this category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870442 (the code used for hybrid diesel truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870442 (the code used for hybrid diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 26% 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 870442, not only hybrid diesel truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $14M 22% of world exports
- 2 Japan $9.4M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $8.0M 12% of world exports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $29M 26% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $22M 20% of world imports
- 3 Estonia $7.2M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $115M 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 diesel truck
Brazil classifies hybrid diesel truck under NCM 8704.42.00: HS 8704.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hybrid diesel truck
What is the HS code for Hybrid diesel truck?
The HS code for Hybrid diesel truck is 870442 (Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg). For a hybrid diesel truck with a GVW between 5,000 kg and 20,000 kg, the correct HS code is 8704.42.
How do I classify Hybrid diesel truck for customs?
Hybrid diesel truck is classified under HS code 870442 — Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the truck's GVW is exactly 5,000 kg?
If the GVW does not exceed 5,000 kg, the vehicle should be classified under HS code 8704.41. Code 8704.42 only applies once the weight exceeds that threshold.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid diesel truck (HS 870442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870442 (the code used for hybrid diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($14M, 22% of world exports), Japan ($9.4M) and Germany ($8.0M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 diesel truck (HS 870442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870442 (the code used for hybrid diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($29M, 26% of world imports), Sweden ($22M) and Estonia ($7.2M). World imports came to about $115M, 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 diesel truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870442 for Hybrid diesel 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 hybrid diesel truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid diesel truck (HS 870442) is classified under NCM 8704.42.00.