HS Code 8702 — Public Transport Passenger Vehicles

This code covers large-capacity vehicles designed to transport ten or more people, including the driver. It primarily includes city buses, intercity coaches, and school buses powered by internal combustion, electric, or hybrid engines.

What's included

City transit buses
Long-distance touring coaches
School buses
Airport shuttle buses
Minibuses with 10+ seats

What's excluded

Passenger cars with fewer than 10 seats → use 8703 (Heading 8703 is for private vehicles and small vans regardless of commercial use.)
Armoured fighting vehicles → use 8710 (Military vehicles for combat are classified by their tactical nature.)

Common examples

Mercedes-Benz Citaro Bus
Volvo 9700 Touring Coach
BYD K9 Electric Bus
Toyota Coaster 22-seater minibus
Iveco Crossway intercity bus

Frequently asked questions

Are electric buses under this code?

Yes, HS code 8702 includes electric and hybrid buses, typically subdivided at the 6-digit level based on propulsion type.

Does this include the driver in the seat count?

Yes, the threshold of 10 or more persons explicitly includes the driver.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 5% - 25%
Documentation: Requires Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and engine emission standard documentation (Euro VI/EPA).
Typical shipping mode: RoRo
Top exporters: China, Germany, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil
Top importers: United States, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, France, Chile

Key takeaway

Classification depends on seating capacity (10+) rather than vehicle weight or private versus commercial use.

Public Transport Passenger Vehicles