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HSChapter 87
Medium-duty hybrid trucks pairing a diesel engine with an electric motor in the 5-to-20-metric-ton GVW range are classified across four weight-band lines — 8704420020 through 8704420080 — mirroring the structure used for conventional diesel trucks. Canada leads supply under this heading, with Estonia and Mexico also present, a supplier mix that reflects both North American assembly and niche European hybrid-truck manufacturers. Correct GVW documentation and clear powertrain specifications are essential to avoid misclassification into either the conventional diesel or the purely electric truck headings.
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Importers should obtain the manufacturer's certificate of origin or specification sheet confirming (1) the rated GVW for the specific configuration, (2) the presence of both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor each capable of propelling the vehicle, and (3) the engine displacement or power output. CBP may request this documentation during examination, and having it ready at entry reduces delay risk.
Estonia hosts assembly or finishing operations for certain European commercial vehicle brands, and hybrid truck platforms developed by Nordic or broader European OEMs may be shipped to the US from Estonian facilities. The presence of a smaller economy in the supplier list often reflects a specific manufacturing or final-assembly arrangement rather than broad domestic production capacity.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANAMA | -- | $100K | +$100K |
| CANADA | -- | $66K | +$66K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $42K | +$42K |
| BOLIVIA | -- | $31K | +$31K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $5K | +$5K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704420020 | TRUCKS GVW (5-9) TONS W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR | $0 | -- | -- |
TRUCKS GVW (5-9) TONS W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704420020 | TRUCKS GVW (5-9) TONS W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR | $208K |
| 8704420040 | TRUCKS GVW (9-12) W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR | $31K |
| 8704420080 | TRUCKS GVW (15-20)TONS W/DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR | $5K |
| 8704420060 | TRUCKS GVW (12-15)TONS W/DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR | $0 |
TRUCKS GVW (5-9) TONS W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR
7 no
TRUCKS GVW (9-12) W/ DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR
1 no
TRUCKS GVW (15-20)TONS W/DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR
1 no
TRUCKS GVW (12-15)TONS W/DIESEL ENG AND ELEC MOTOR
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | -- | $100K | +$100K |
| Washington | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| New Jersey | -- | $42K | +$42K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | -- | $142K | +$142K |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $31K | +$31K |