U.S. imports of Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons (HS 870451) totaled $204.8M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons paid $18.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons imports of $204.8M in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $270.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLight hybrid trucks combining a spark-ignition gasoline engine with an electric motor, rated at or below 5 metric tons GVW, split into two lines: under 2.5 metric tons (8704510020) and 2.5-to-5 metric tons (8704510040). Mexico leads supply, followed by Australia and Japan — a supplier mix that reflects both North American light-truck assembly and right-hand-drive market configurations that occasionally enter the US as specialty imports. Section 232 tariff exposure applies, and importers must distinguish these gasoline-electric hybrids from purely electric light trucks (870460) and from diesel-electric hybrids (870441).
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14.9K import shipments a month
Australia and South Africa have historically produced or assembled light commercial vehicles — including hybrid-capable pickup and utility configurations — for export. Some units enter the US as specialty or low-volume imports, often for fleet operators or niche markets. Importers sourcing from these origins should verify NHTSA and EPA compliance carefully, as vehicles built for non-US markets may require modifications to meet federal safety and emissions standards.
The dividing line between heading 8704 (goods transport) and heading 8703 (passenger vehicles) turns on the vehicle's principal design and use. A hybrid SUV or crossover designed primarily to carry passengers classifies under 8703 even if it has a cargo area; a hybrid van or pickup designed primarily for goods transport classifies under 8704. CBP applies a multi-factor test including seating configuration, cargo volume, and manufacturer's marketing designation.
ImportsExports
Imports
$204.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$100.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2B of Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons and exported $1.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704510020 | Trucks Gvw Lt=2.5 Tons W/ Spark Eng and Elec Motor | $152.7M | 7.78% | 99.71% | $11.9M |
| 8704510040 | Trucks Gvw (2.5-5) Tons W/Spark Eng and Elec Motor | $52.0M | 11.99% | 69.41% | $6.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704510040 | Trucks Gvw (2.5-5) Tons W/Spark Eng and Elec Motor | $100.1M |
| 8704510020 | Trucks Gvw Lt=2.5 Tons W/ Spark Eng and Elec Motor | $83K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 3 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870451 · $204.8M of $3.7B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and South Africa together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
8.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.85% of imports for consumption.