Product classification
HS code for Large diesel car: 8703.33
Vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Classification of large diesel car under HS 8703.33
A large diesel car is classified under HS code 8703.33. This classification is determined by three primary factors: the vehicle's purpose, the engine type, and the engine displacement. Heading 8703 covers motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. The subheading 8703.33 specifically identifies vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) with a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500cc. This classification follows the hierarchical structure of Chapter 87, which separates vehicles by engine type (spark-ignition vs. compression-ignition) and then by size. For a vehicle to fall under this code, it must be intended for passenger transport and possess a large-capacity diesel engine, typically found in luxury sedans or large SUVs.
- Covers
- Diesel SUVs with engines over 2.5 liters
- Luxury diesel sedans with >2500cc displacement
- Large diesel-powered passenger vans (fewer than 10 persons)
- Diesel station wagons with large engines
- Executive diesel cars exceeding 2500cc
- Also under 8703.33
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d
- BMW X7 xDrive40d
- Land Rover Defender D300
- Audi Q7 50 TDI
- Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
Codes often confused with 8703.33
Common mistake. Large diesel cars are often misclassified under HS code 8703.32, which is for diesel vehicles with an engine capacity between 1,500cc and 2,500cc. Precise measurement of the displacement is required to distinguish between these two. Another common error is using HS code 8704.23, which applies to diesel vehicles for the transport of goods (trucks). If a vehicle is designed to carry people rather than cargo, it must stay in 8703 regardless of its size. Finally, hybrid diesel vehicles should not be placed here; they are classified under 8703.50 if they are non-plug-in hybrids.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870333 (the code used for large diesel car), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870333 (the code used for large diesel car) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 870333, not only large diesel car.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $4.8B 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.2B 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.1B 18% of world exports
World total: $22.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.6B 16% of world imports
- 2 Australia $2.8B 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 5.2% of world imports
World total: $22.3B 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 codes for large diesel car
Brazil splits HS 8703.33 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8703.33.10Diesel cars over 2.5 L, up to 6 seats
- 8703.33.90Diesel cars over 2.5 L, over 6 seats
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about large diesel car
What is the HS code for Large diesel car?
The HS code for Large diesel car is 870333 (Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc). The HS code for a diesel passenger vehicle with an engine capacity over 2,500cc is 8703.33.
How do I classify Large diesel car for customs?
Large diesel car is classified under HS code 870333 — Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the diesel car has a 2.0L engine?
A diesel car with a 2.0L (2,000cc) engine would be classified under HS code 8703.32, as it falls below the 2,500cc threshold.
Which countries are the top exporters of large diesel car (HS 870333)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870333 (the code used for large diesel car) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($4.8B, 21% of world exports), Germany ($4.2B) and the United States ($4.1B). World exports came to about $22.6B, 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 large diesel car (HS 870333)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870333 (the code used for large diesel car) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.6B, 16% of world imports), Australia ($2.8B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.3B, 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 Large diesel car the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870333 for Large diesel car 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 large diesel car in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870333 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for large diesel car depends on the product's details: 8703.33.10 (Diesel cars over 2.5 L, up to 6 seats), 8703.33.90 (Diesel cars over 2.5 L, over 6 seats).