Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
HS subheading 8704.21 identifies Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 — a six-digit classification under Chapter 87 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $448.7M
- Share of Chapter 87
- 2.1%
- Rank in its heading
- #2 of 8
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 8704.21 covers Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Vehicles and auto components are a major Indian export, from two-wheelers and tractors to a deep parts industry. India exported $448.7M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 2.1% of all Chapter 87 exports, ranking #2 of 8 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
8704.21 is the six-digit HS subheading for vehicles. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vehicles, aircraft & transport lines — check our import guides for your market.
In India this same number is called the HSN code (870421): GST registration, invoices and e-way bills all classify goods by HSN, and the applicable GST rate is notified against the 4–8 digit HSN — so Indian suppliers will quote you HSN 870421 for goods under this heading.
Top destinations for Chapter 87 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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