U.S. exports of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons (HS 870441) totaled $164K in August 2026.
Diesel-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons imports of $6K in August 2026 ran 89% below the year-to-date monthly average of $55K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLight hybrid trucks combining a compression-ignition diesel engine with an electric motor for propulsion — GVW at or below 5 metric tons — represent an emerging segment in urban delivery and last-mile logistics. All imports enter under a single line, 8704410000, which simplifies classification but requires careful distinction from purely electric trucks (heading 870460) and from diesel-only vehicles (heading 870422). The Netherlands and United Kingdom are the leading sources, reflecting European OEM investment in hybrid commercial vehicle platforms ahead of North American production scale-up.
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The critical distinction is propulsion system: heading 870441 requires both a compression-ignition diesel engine and an electric motor capable of propelling the vehicle. A truck with only an electric motor — even if it has a diesel generator for range extension — may fall under heading 870460. Importers should obtain detailed powertrain specifications from the manufacturer to confirm which propulsion elements are present and capable of independently driving the vehicle.
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, including hybrid configurations, are subject to Section 232 tariff measures. Importers should confirm current applicability and any country-specific exclusions or quota arrangements with a licensed customs broker at the time of entry, as the scope of Section 232 orders can change.
Subheading 13 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870441 · $164K of $1.8B
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$6KYoY · free account
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$164KYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $1.8M of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Trucks, GVW Not Over 5 Metric Tons.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704410000 | Trucks Gvw Lt=5 Tons W/ Diesel Eng and Elec Motor | $6K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704410000 | Trucks Gvw Lt=5 Tons W/ Diesel Eng and Elec Motor | $164K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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El Salvador and Bahamas together take 71% of it.
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.