Product classification
HS code for Hybrid freight truck: 8704.43
Vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg.
Classification of hybrid freight truck under HS 8704.43
Hybrid freight trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) exceeding 20,000 kg are classified under HS code 8704.43. This code is part of the 2022 HS nomenclature updates which created specific categories for hybrid vehicles. Heading 8704 covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Subheading 8704.43 specifically identifies vehicles equipped with both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor for propulsion, with a GVW exceeding 20 tonnes. This classification reflects the industry shift toward greener logistics and allows customs authorities to track the import of heavy-duty hybrid transport. The classification is determined by the combination of the engine type (diesel-electric) and the weight threshold, which distinguishes these heavy haulers from medium-duty hybrid trucks.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty diesel-electric hybrid semi-trucks
- Hybrid refuse collection trucks (>20t)
- Hybrid dump trucks for construction (>20t)
- Diesel-electric freight carriers for long-haul
- Hybrid tractor units for semi-trailers
- Also under 8704.43
- Volvo FH Hybrid
- Scania P-series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz Actros Hybrid
- Kenworth T680 Hybrid
- Peterbilt 579 Hybrid
Codes often confused with 8704.43
Common mistake. These vehicles are often misclassified under 8704.23, which is for purely diesel-powered trucks exceeding 20 tonnes. With the introduction of hybrid-specific codes, 8704.23 is no longer appropriate for diesel-electric models. They may also be confused with 8704.42, which covers similar hybrid trucks but only for those with a GVW between 5 and 20 tonnes. Accurate weight documentation is critical for this distinction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870443 (the code used for hybrid freight truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870443 (the code used for hybrid freight truck) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 24% 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 870443, not only hybrid freight truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $44M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $19M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.3M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $99M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $40M 24% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $19M 11% of world imports
World total: $167M 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 freight truck
Brazil classifies hybrid freight truck under NCM 8704.43.00: HS 8704.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hybrid freight truck
What is the HS code for Hybrid freight truck?
The HS code for Hybrid freight truck is 870443 (Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg).
How do I classify Hybrid freight truck for customs?
Hybrid freight truck is classified under HS code 870443 — Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 20,000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a heavy hybrid freight truck?
The HS code for a diesel-electric hybrid freight truck with a GVW over 20,000 kg is 8704.43.
What if the hybrid truck uses a gasoline engine?
If the truck uses a spark-ignition (gasoline) engine and an electric motor, it would be classified under the 8704.5x series instead of 8704.43.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid freight truck (HS 870443)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870443 (the code used for hybrid freight truck) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($44M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($19M) and Germany ($9.3M). World exports came to about $99M, 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 freight truck (HS 870443)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870443 (the code used for hybrid freight truck) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($40M, 24% of world imports), Indonesia ($20M) and Sweden ($19M). World imports came to about $167M, 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 freight truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870443 for Hybrid freight 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 freight truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid freight truck (HS 870443) is classified under NCM 8704.43.00.