Product classification
HS code for Hybrid gasoline truck: 8704.52
Vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg.
Classification of hybrid gasoline truck under HS 8704.52
HS code 8704.52 is used for the classification of hybrid gasoline trucks that fall into the heavy-duty or medium-heavy category. This code applies to motor vehicles for the transport of goods that are equipped with both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (gasoline) and an electric motor for propulsion, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 5,000 kg. While gasoline engines are less common in heavy trucks than diesel, the HS provides specific subheadings to ensure these hybrid configurations are captured accurately. The classification process involves verifying that the engine is spark-ignition and that the electric motor is a functional part of the propulsion system. The weight threshold of 5,000 kg is the dividing line between light-duty and heavier-duty gasoline hybrids in the 8704.5x series. This code is vital for ensuring that vehicles meet specific emissions standards associated with gasoline-electric powertrains.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty gasoline-electric hybrid trucks (GVW > 5t)
- Medium-duty hybrid gasoline vocational trucks
- Gasoline hybrid refuse trucks with GVW over 5,000kg
- Specialized goods vehicles with spark-ignition hybrid engines
- Also under 8704.52
- Volvo FE Hybrid
- Scania Hybrid Distribution Truck
- Hino 300 Series Hybrid (larger variants)
- Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid (larger variants)
- Kenworth T680 Next Gen Hybrid (concept)
Codes often confused with 8704.52
Common mistake. These trucks are often misclassified under 8704.32, which is for pure spark-ignition (gasoline) trucks without electric motors. They may also be confused with 8704.42, which is the equivalent weight class but for diesel-electric hybrids. Finally, if the truck's GVW is 5,000 kg or less, it must be classified under 8704.51 instead of 8704.52.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870452 (the code used for hybrid gasoline truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870452 (the code used for hybrid gasoline truck) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 46% 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 870452, not only hybrid gasoline truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $3.4M 28% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.6M 22% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $2.2M 18% of world exports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $11M 46% of world imports
- 2 Romania $1.8M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Croatia $1.3M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $24M 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 gasoline truck
Brazil classifies hybrid gasoline truck under NCM 8704.52.00: HS 8704.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hybrid gasoline truck
What is the HS code for Hybrid gasoline truck?
The HS code for Hybrid gasoline truck is 870452 (Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg). For a hybrid gasoline truck with a GVW exceeding 5,000 kg, the correct HS code is 8704.52.
How do I classify Hybrid gasoline truck for customs?
Hybrid gasoline truck is classified under HS code 870452 — Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8704.52 and 8704.42?
The difference lies in the internal combustion engine type: 8704.52 is for spark-ignition (gasoline) engines, while 8704.42 is for compression-ignition (diesel) engines.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid gasoline truck (HS 870452)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870452 (the code used for hybrid gasoline truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.4M, 28% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.6M) and Denmark ($2.2M). World exports came to about $12M, 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 gasoline truck (HS 870452)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870452 (the code used for hybrid gasoline truck) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($11M, 46% of world imports), Romania ($1.8M) and Croatia ($1.3M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 gasoline truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870452 for Hybrid gasoline 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 gasoline truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid gasoline truck (HS 870452) is classified under NCM 8704.52.00.