8704.43.00.00 - G.V.W. exceeding 20 metric tons

This HTS classification, 8704.43.00.00, pertains to motor vehicles specifically designed for the transport of goods, which are powered by both a compression-ignition internal combustion engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor. Crucially, these vehicles have a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) exceeding 20 metric tons. This category captures heavy-duty trucks and specialized transport vehicles that utilize hybrid powertrain technology for propulsion and meet a significant weight threshold, indicating their use in substantial logistical operations.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies primarily in the G.V.W. specifications. While 8704.41.00.00 covers vehicles with a G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons and 8704.42.00 encompasses vehicles between 5 and 20 metric tons, this classification is exclusively for those exceeding the 20 metric ton mark. Therefore, the physical size, load capacity, and intended operational scale are key differentiating factors, placing these vehicles in a distinct tier of commercial transport.

As a leaf node, 8704.43.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is final, and specific examples would include heavy-duty hybrid semi-trailer tractors, large hybrid dump trucks used in mining or construction, and other exceptionally large hybrid commercial vehicles engineered for the transport of significant cargo volumes. The defining criteria for entry into this classification are the hybrid propulsion system and the G.V.W. exceeding 20 metric tons.