Japan 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 Japan

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. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

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

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. 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 Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), 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; Japan extends classifications to 9 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 Japan

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 870421000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods > g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870421100

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Knocked down vehicles 貨物自動車 > －－車両総重量が5トン以下のもの > －－－ノックダウンのもの

HS Code 870421915

Freight vehicles > -- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Used vehicles 貨物自動車 > －－車両総重量が5トン以下のもの > －－－－－中古のもの

HS Code 870421919

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Others 貨物自動車 > －－車両総重量が5トン以下のもの > －－－－－その他のもの

HS Code 870421925

Freight vehicles > -- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Used vehicles 貨物自動車 > －－車両総重量が5トン以下のもの > －－－－－中古のもの

HS Code 870421929

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Others 貨物自動車 > －－車両総重量が5トン以下のもの > －－－－－その他のもの

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 870421 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8704

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870431: Other, with sparkignition internal combustion piston engine : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $170.3M 2 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $96.8M 3 870410: Dumpers designed for offhighway use $29.9M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 8704

1 870422: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes $4.2B 2 870421: Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes $2.3B 3 870410: Dumpers designed for offhighway use $986.3M

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

HS Code 870421000

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods > g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes

HS Code 870421100

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Knocked down vehicles

HS Code 870421915

Freight vehicles > -- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Used vehicles

HS Code 870421919

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Others

HS Code 870421925

Freight vehicles > -- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Used vehicles

HS Code 870421929

Freight vehicles > --- Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5 tons or less > --- Others

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 870421 in Japan?

HS code 870421 covers Other, with compressionignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semidiesel) : Of a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes in Japan. 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 Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 870421 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 870421?

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