U.S. imports of Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport (HS 870460) totaled $35.7M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport imports of $35.7M in August 2026 ran 235% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFully battery-electric trucks — propelled solely by an electric motor with no internal combustion engine — enter under a single line, 8704600000, making this one of the most straightforward classifications in Chapter 87 despite the technology's complexity. Canada and Mexico lead supply, with Israel, Austria, and South Korea also present, reflecting a globally distributed EV commercial-vehicle development landscape. These vehicles are subject to Section 232 tariff measures applicable to motor vehicle imports, and importers should also confirm EPA and NHTSA certification status, as EV-specific federal motor vehicle safety standards continue to evolve.
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764 import shipments a month
Classification hinges on whether the combustion engine can mechanically propel the vehicle or only generates electricity for the battery. If the engine drives only a generator and has no mechanical connection to the drivetrain, CBP may still classify the vehicle under 870460 as electrically propelled. However, if the engine can directly drive the wheels, a hybrid heading applies. This is a genuine classification gray area; importers should obtain a detailed powertrain schematic from the manufacturer and consider requesting a binding ruling from CBP before the first shipment.
South Korea's appearance in the supplier list reflects investment by Korean commercial vehicle and EV manufacturers in battery-electric truck platforms for export. South Korea is a US free-trade-agreement partner under KORUS, which may affect duty treatment for qualifying vehicles — importers should verify whether specific units meet KORUS rules of origin before claiming preferential treatment.
Subheading 7 of 13 in heading 8704
Subheading 870460 · $35.7M of $3.7B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8704600000 | Trucks With Only Electric Motor for Propulsion Nes | $35.7M | 8.16% | 32.61% | $2.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8704600000 | Trucks With Only Electric Motor for Propulsion Nes | $25.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 100% of it. China pays 62.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
67.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.16% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$35.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $141.0M of Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport and exported $380.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.