Product classification
HS code for Medium hybrid 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 medium hybrid truck under HS 8704.52
A medium hybrid truck is classified under HS code 8704.52. This code is part of the 2022 Harmonized System updates designed to specifically categorize vehicles with modern propulsion systems. Heading 8704 covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Subheading 8704.52 specifically applies to vehicles that feature both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor for propulsion. Furthermore, this code is restricted to vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeding 5,000 kg but not exceeding 20,000 kg (though the 'medium' designation typically refers to the 5,001 kg to 20,000 kg range in this context). The classification is determined by the combination of the fuel type (gasoline/spark-ignition), the presence of an electric motor, and the weight of the vehicle. This level of specificity allows customs authorities to track the trade of hybrid commercial vehicles separately from traditional diesel or gasoline trucks.
- Covers
- Hybrid electric delivery trucks (GVW > 5t)
- Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cargo vans (GVW > 5t)
- Spark-ignition hybrid box trucks
- Medium-duty hybrid vocational trucks
- Hybrid flatbed trucks with spark-ignition 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. Medium hybrid trucks are often misclassified under HS code 8704.42, which is for hybrid vehicles that use a compression-ignition (diesel) engine instead of a spark-ignition (gasoline) engine. Another common error is using 8704.22, which is for traditional diesel trucks without an electric motor. Importers must also be careful not to use 8704.32, which is for traditional spark-ignition trucks without hybrid technology. The weight threshold is also a common point of failure; vehicles under 5,000 kg GVW must be classified under 8704.51.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870452 (the code used for medium hybrid truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870452 (the code used for medium hybrid 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 medium hybrid 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 medium hybrid truck
Brazil classifies medium hybrid 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 medium hybrid truck
What is the HS code for Medium hybrid truck?
The HS code for Medium hybrid 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). The HS code for a hybrid truck with a spark-ignition engine and a GVW over 5,000 kg is 8704.52.
How do I classify Medium hybrid truck for customs?
Medium hybrid 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.
Does this code include fully electric trucks?
No, fully electric trucks (without an internal combustion engine) are classified under HS code 8704.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium hybrid truck (HS 870452)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870452 (the code used for medium hybrid 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 medium hybrid truck (HS 870452)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870452 (the code used for medium hybrid 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 Medium hybrid truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870452 for Medium hybrid 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 hybrid truck in Brazil?
In Brazil, medium hybrid truck (HS 870452) is classified under NCM 8704.52.00.