Product classification

HS code for Medium diesel truck: 8704.22

Vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.

Classification of medium diesel truck under HS 8704.22

Medium diesel trucks are classified under HS code 8704.22. This classification is found in Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or rolling-stock. Heading 8704 is designated for motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The subheading 8704.22 is specific to vehicles equipped with only a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel). Furthermore, the classification is narrowed down by the Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.). To fall under 8704.22, the vehicle must have a G.V.W. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes. This range covers the "medium-duty" segment of the trucking industry. The G.V.W. is the maximum weight of the vehicle specified by the manufacturer, including the maximum payload, fuel, and driver. This classification ensures that transport vehicles are categorized by both their engine type and their load-bearing capacity, which is essential for determining road taxes, import duties, and environmental compliance.

Covers
  • Medium-duty diesel box trucks
  • Diesel delivery lorries (5-20 tonnes GVW)
  • Medium-duty flatbed diesel trucks
  • Refrigerated diesel trucks within weight limits
  • Diesel refuse collection vehicles (medium weight)
Also under 8704.22
  • Isuzu F-Series
  • Hino 300 Series
  • Mercedes-Benz Atego
  • Volvo FL
  • Fuso Canter (heavier variants)

Codes often confused with 8704.22

Common mistake. Medium diesel trucks are often misclassified under 8704.21 if the G.V.W. is incorrectly estimated to be 5 tonnes or less. Conversely, they may be misclassified under 8704.23 if the G.V.W. exceeds 20 tonnes. Another common error is using 8701.20, which is for road tractors for semi-trailers; 8704 is for vehicles that carry the load themselves. Additionally, hybrid-electric trucks must be classified under 8704.42 rather than 8704.22, as 8704.22 is strictly for vehicles with "only" a compression-ignition engine.

8704.21Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.18704.23Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.187.04Vehicles; for the transport of goods8704.42Vehicles; with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel/semi-diesel) and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg but not exceeding 20,000kg

Top exporters and importers of HS 870422 (the code used for medium diesel truck), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870422 (the code used for medium diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 870422, not only medium diesel truck.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Mexico $4.8B
  2. 2 Japan $4.2B
  3. 3 United States $2.1B

World total: $23.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $7.2B
  2. 2 Canada $2.8B
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $982M

World total: $25.9B 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 medium diesel truck

Brazil splits HS 8704.22 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8704.22.10Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW over 5 to 20 t
  • 8704.22.20Diesel tipper trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes
  • 8704.22.30Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 t
  • 8704.22.90Other diesel trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about medium diesel truck

What is the HS code for Medium diesel truck?

The HS code for Medium diesel truck is 870422 (Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1). The HS code for a diesel truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight between 5 and 20 tonnes is 8704.22.

How do I classify Medium diesel truck for customs?

Medium diesel truck is classified under HS code 870422 — Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include gasoline-powered trucks?

No, gasoline-powered trucks (spark-ignition engines) are classified under subheading 8704.31 or 8704.32, depending on their weight.

Which countries are the top exporters of medium diesel truck (HS 870422)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870422 (the code used for medium diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($4.8B, 20% of world exports), Japan ($4.2B) and the United States ($2.1B). World exports came to about $23.4B, 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 medium diesel truck (HS 870422)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 870422 (the code used for medium diesel truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.2B, 28% of world imports), Canada ($2.8B) and Saudi Arabia ($982M). World imports came to about $25.9B, 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 Medium diesel truck the same in all countries?

The base HS code 870422 for Medium diesel 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 medium diesel truck in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 870422 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for medium diesel truck depends on the product's details: 8704.22.10 (Diesel truck chassis-cabs, GVW over 5 to 20 t), 8704.22.20 (Diesel tipper trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes), 8704.22.30 (Diesel reefer/insulated trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 t), 8704.22.90 (Other diesel trucks, GVW over 5 to 20 tonnes).