Product classification
HS code for Hybrid truck 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 truck tractors (diesel) under HS 8701.22
Hybrid truck tractors equipped with diesel engines are classified under HS code 8701.22. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, which dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8701 specifically covers tractors, and the subheadings are further divided based on the type of propulsion. Since these vehicles are road tractors for semi-trailers and utilize both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel) and an electric motor for propulsion, they fall squarely into the 8701.22 category. This code was specifically introduced or clarified in recent HS nomenclature updates to account for the technological shift toward dual-propulsion systems in heavy-duty logistics. The classification assumes the vehicle is primarily designed to haul semi-trailers rather than carry a load itself, which distinguishes it from cargo-carrying trucks.
- Covers
- Diesel-electric hybrid road tractors
- Plug-in hybrid diesel semi-truck tractors
- Parallel hybrid diesel-electric tractors for semi-trailers
- Series hybrid diesel-electric heavy-duty 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. A frequent error is classifying these vehicles under HS code 8701.21, which is reserved for tractors with only a diesel engine. Another common mistake is using HS code 8704.22 or 8704.23, which are for motor vehicles for the transport of goods. However, if the vehicle is designed as a tractor for semi-trailers, 8701 is the correct heading regardless of the hybrid system. Furthermore, confusion may arise with HS code 8701.24, which is dedicated to fully electric road tractors that lack an internal combustion engine entirely.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid truck tractors (diesel)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid truck 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 truck 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 truck tractors (diesel)
Brazil classifies hybrid truck 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 truck tractors (diesel)
What is the HS code for Hybrid truck tractors (diesel)?
The HS code for Hybrid truck 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 correct HS code for road tractors for semi-trailers that use both a diesel engine and an electric motor for propulsion is 8701.22.
How do I classify Hybrid truck tractors (diesel) for customs?
Hybrid truck 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 apply to hybrid trucks that carry cargo?
No, if the vehicle is designed to carry cargo rather than just pull a semi-trailer, it should be classified under heading 8704, specifically 8704.42 or 8704.43 for diesel-electric hybrids.
Which countries are the top exporters of hybrid truck tractors (diesel) (HS 870122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid truck 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 truck tractors (diesel) (HS 870122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870122 (the code used for hybrid truck 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 truck tractors (diesel) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870122 for Hybrid truck 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 truck tractors (diesel) in Brazil?
In Brazil, hybrid truck tractors (diesel) (HS 870122) is classified under NCM 8701.22.00.