Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses & Passenger Vehicles (10+ Persons) (HS 870220) totaled $850K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses & Passenger Vehicles (10+ Persons) imports of $850K in August 2026 ran 74% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 8702
Subheading 870220 · $850K of $94.0M
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$850KYoY · free account
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$374KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $42.8M of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses & Passenger Vehicles (10+ Persons) and exported $31.0M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8702203100 | Bus Type Veh, Comp-Ign and Elec, 16 or More Pers | $850K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8702200000 | Passengr Mtr Veh W Both Diesel and Electric Motor | $374K |
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
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.