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U.S. imports of diesel-electric hybrid buses & passenger vehicles (10+ persons) (HS 870220) totaled $6.1M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses & Passenger Vehicles (10+ Persons) paid $596K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $6.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses & Passenger Vehicles (10+ Persons) imports of $6.1M in April 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCombining a compression-ignition diesel engine with an electric motor, these large-capacity vehicles occupy a distinct tariff position from pure diesel or pure electric buses. The US schedule breaks the heading into two 10-digit lines: a general passenger motor vehicle line (8702200000) and a bus-type vehicle line for 16 or more persons (8702203100). Canada is the dominant supplier, reflecting deep North American transit-vehicle manufacturing integration. Importers should confirm EPA emissions compliance and NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification before entry, as both agencies review large passenger vehicles at the border.
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8702.20 applies to vehicles propelled by both a diesel (compression-ignition) engine and an electric motor — a true diesel-electric hybrid. 8702.40 covers vehicles using only an electric motor for propulsion. If the diesel engine provides any motive power, the vehicle belongs under 8702.20, not 8702.40.
Importers must demonstrate conformance with EPA emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and NHTSA FMVSS requirements. Vehicles not originally built to US standards may require costly modifications or a conformance bond, and non-conforming vehicles can be refused entry or required to be exported.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8702203100 | BUS TYPE VEH,COMP-IGN AND ELEC, 16 OR MORE PERS | $6.1M | 10.00% | $596K |
BUS TYPE VEH,COMP-IGN AND ELEC, 16 OR MORE PERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8702200000 | PASSENGR MTR VEH W BOTH DIESEL AND ELECTRIC MOTOR | $5.3M |
PASSENGR MTR VEH W BOTH DIESEL AND ELECTRIC MOTOR
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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
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
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $6.0M | $4.2M | -$1.8M |
| South Carolina | -- | $972K | +$972K |
| Ohio | $145K | -- | -$145K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBINA, ND | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $4.2M | +$4.2M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $972K | +$972K |