8704.52.00.10 - G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons

This HTS category, 8704.52.00.10, specifically classifies motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods that are powered by both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor. The defining characteristic of this particular sub-classification is the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.). These vehicles must have a G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons but not exceeding 9 metric tons. This combination of hybrid propulsion and a specific weight range ensures accurate tariff application for these specialized commercial vehicles.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies solely in the specified Gross Vehicle Weight. For instance, HTS code 8704.52.00.20 covers vehicles with a higher G.V.W. of exceeding 9 metric tons but not exceeding 12 metric tons, while other siblings address even heavier vehicles. Conversely, vehicles with a G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tons would fall under different classifications within heading 8704. This precise weight delineation is critical for customs purposes, reflecting differences in vehicle size, capacity, and potentially their intended applications within the transportation sector.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8704.52.00.10. Therefore, the classification is considered final for vehicles meeting the specified criteria of hybrid propulsion and a G.V.W. between 5 and 9 metric tons. Importers and exporters should ensure that all documentation accurately reflects the G.V.W. of the subject vehicle to facilitate correct customs processing under this specific HTS code.