India HS Code

HS Code 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes in India

Q: Is HS code 870421 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 870421 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 870421?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 870421 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 870421 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 870421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 870421 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Heading 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.

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Classification Path of HS Code 870421 in India

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 87

Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 8704

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

HS Code 870421

Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 87042100

G.V.W.NOT EXCEEDING 5 TONNES

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 870421 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8704

Top India import Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870410: Dumpers designed for offhighway use $57.3M 2 870460: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods $23.1M 3 870422: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $3.8M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870410: Dumpers designed for offhighway use $618.9M 2 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $477.3M 3 870422: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $263.6M

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Related HS Code to India Light Diesel Trucks (Under 5t) (870421)

HS Code 87042100

G.V.W.NOT EXCEEDING 5 TONNES

HS Code 870410

Dumpers designed for offhighway use

HS Code 870422

Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes

HS Code 870423

Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 20 tonnes

HS Code 870431

Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870432

Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes

Road tractors for semitrailers

HS Code 870130

Tracklaying tractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870421 in India?

HS code 870421 covers Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes in India. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8704 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 870421 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 870421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 870421 in India?