Product classification
HS code for Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel): 8701.22
Tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion.
Classification of hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) under HS 8701.22
Road tractors for semi-trailers are classified under heading 8701. Unlike vehicles in heading 8704, which are designed to carry goods on their own chassis, tractors in 8701 are designed primarily to draw or pull other vehicles, such as semi-trailers. Subheading 8701.22 was introduced to account for the technological shift toward greener heavy-duty transport. It specifically covers tractors equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor. This dual-propulsion system qualifies the vehicle as a hybrid. The classification is based on the mechanical configuration where both the diesel engine and the electric motor can provide power to the drive wheels, either simultaneously or independently. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between diesel-only (8701.21) and diesel-hybrid (8701.22) is critical for trade statistics and environmental regulation compliance. The vehicle must be fitted with a fifth-wheel coupling or similar device to be considered a road tractor for semi-trailers. This code does not include tractors used in agriculture or pedestrian-controlled tractors, which are found in other subheadings of 8701. The 8701.2x series is strictly for road-going semi-trailer tractors used in logistics and long-haul transport.
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- Diesel-electric hybrid semi-truck tractors
- Hybrid road tractors for semi-trailers (diesel)
- Compression-ignition hybrid prime movers
- Plug-in diesel-hybrid road tractors
- Also under 8701.22
- Volvo VNR Electric (with range extender options)
- Daimler eCascadia (some early concepts explored hybrid)
- Hyliion ERX (natural gas-electric hybrid)
Codes often confused with 8701.22
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include 8701.21, which is for conventional diesel tractors without electric motors, and 8701.23, which is for gasoline-hybrid tractors. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8704.23, which is for heavy goods vehicles that carry the load on their own frame rather than pulling a semi-trailer.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 16% 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 870122, not only hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $30M 22% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $21M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $16M 11% of world exports
World total: $137M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $27M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 Algeria* ~$15M 9.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $165M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 semi-trailer tractors (diesel)
Brazil classifies hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) under NCM 8701.22.00: HS 8701.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)
What is the HS code for Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)?
The HS code for Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) is 870122 (Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion). The HS code for road tractors for semi-trailers with both a diesel engine and an electric motor is 8701.22.
How do I classify Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) for customs?
Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) is classified under HS code 870122 — Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fully electric tractors?
No, fully electric road tractors for semi-trailers are classified under HS code 8701.24.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) (HS 870122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($30M, 22% of world exports), the Netherlands ($21M) and France ($16M). World exports came to about $137M, 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 semi-trailer tractors (diesel) (HS 870122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel)) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($27M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and Algeria (about $15M). World imports came to about $165M, 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 semi-trailer tractors (diesel) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870122 for Hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) 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 semi-trailer tractors (diesel) in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid semi-trailer tractors (diesel) (HS 870122) is classified under NCM 8701.22.00.