HSChapter 87

Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport

Name: Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport (HS 870460) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$2.9MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 870460

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HSChapter 87

Battery-Electric Trucks for Goods Transport

$2.9MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 870460

U.S. imports of battery-electric trucks for goods transport (HS 870460) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Fully 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How should a range-extended electric truck — one with a small combustion engine acting only as a generator — be classified: under 870460 or a hybrid heading?

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.

What role does South Korea's presence as a supplier reflect about the global EV truck market?

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.

U.S. imports of battery-electric trucks for goods transport (HS 870460) totaled $2.9M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Fully 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.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $2.9M; from 6 countries
Exports: $11.5M
Trade balance: Surplus of $8.6M; net exporter

YTD $9.9M (April 2026) · 68 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
CANADA	$2.8M	$9.4M	+$6.6M
MEXICO	$93K	$1.5M	+$1.4M
SAUDI ARABIA	--	$140K	+$140K
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES	--	$121K	+$121K
SPAIN	--	$117K	+$117K

CANADA

Imports$2.8M

Exports$9.4M

Balance+$6.6M

MEXICO

Imports$93K

Exports$1.5M

Balance+$1.4M

SAUDI ARABIA

Imports--

Exports$140K

Balance+$140K

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Imports--

Exports$121K

Balance+$121K

SPAIN

Imports--

Exports$117K

Balance+$117K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should a range-extended electric truck — one with a small combustion engine acting only as a generator — be classified: under 870460 or a hybrid heading?

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.

What role does South Korea's presence as a supplier reflect about the global EV truck market?

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.