Product classification
HS code for Sedan: 8703.23
Vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Classification of sedan under HS 8703.23
A sedan is classified under HS code 8703.23 when it is equipped with a spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500cc but not exceeding 3,000cc. This classification falls within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. The 8703 heading is dedicated to motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. The subheadings are strictly organized by engine type and displacement. Code 8703.23 is one of the most common codes for passenger vehicles, covering the majority of mid-sized gasoline-powered sedans. The classification process requires verifying the engine's ignition type (spark-ignition vs. compression-ignition) and the exact cubic centimeter (cc) displacement. This code excludes vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons and specialized vehicles like ambulances or hearses, which have different classifications within the same chapter.
- Covers
- Gasoline-powered four-door sedans (1.6L to 3.0L)
- Two-door coupes within the specified engine range
- Station wagons designed for passenger transport
- Luxury sedans with spark-ignition engines under 3000cc
- Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) designed primarily for persons
- Also under 8703.23
- Toyota Camry (2.5L)
- Honda CR-V (2.4L)
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L)
- Mazda CX-5 (2.5L)
- BMW 3 Series (2.0L)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2.0L)
Codes often confused with 8703.23
Common mistake. Sedans are often misclassified under 8703.22 if the engine is 1,500cc or smaller, or 8703.24 if the engine exceeds 3,000cc. Another common error involves hybrid vehicles; if the sedan has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor for propulsion, it should be classified under 8703.40 (non-plug-in) or 8703.60 (plug-in), rather than 8703.23. Diesel sedans are also excluded and must be classified under 8703.32.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870323 (the code used for sedan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870323 (the code used for sedan) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 870323, not only sedan.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $41.4B 19% of world exports
- 2 Japan $35.1B 16% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $24.2B 11% of world exports
World total: $222.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $76.4B 35% of world imports
- 2 Canada $17.7B 8.1% of world imports
- 3 China $17.1B 7.9% of world imports
World total: $217.2B 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 sedan
Brazil splits HS 8703.23 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8703.23.10Spark-ignition cars over 1.5 to 3 L, up to 6 seats
- 8703.23.90Spark-ignition cars over 1.5 to 3 L, over 6 seats
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sedan
What is the HS code for Sedan?
The HS code for Sedan is 870323 (Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc). The HS code for a gasoline sedan with an engine between 1,500cc and 3,000cc is 8703.23.
How do I classify Sedan for customs?
Sedan is classified under HS code 870323 — Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric or hybrid sedans?
No, electric sedans are classified under 8703.80, and hybrids have their own specific subheadings starting from 8703.40, depending on their configuration.
Which countries are the top exporters of sedan (HS 870323)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870323 (the code used for sedan) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($41.4B, 19% of world exports), Japan ($35.1B) and Mexico ($24.2B). World exports came to about $222.5B, 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 sedan (HS 870323)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870323 (the code used for sedan) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($76.4B, 35% of world imports), Canada ($17.7B) and China ($17.1B). World imports came to about $217.2B, 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 Sedan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870323 for Sedan 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 sedan in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870323 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for sedan depends on the product's details: 8703.23.10 (Spark-ignition cars over 1.5 to 3 L, up to 6 seats), 8703.23.90 (Spark-ignition cars over 1.5 to 3 L, over 6 seats).