8704.52.00.50 - G.V.W. exceeding 20 metric tons

This HTS category, 8704.52.00.50, specifically classifies motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods that are equipped with both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor for propulsion, and have a Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.) exceeding 20 metric tons. These vehicles represent the heaviest class of hybrid trucks falling under this specific sub-heading, combining the power and range of a combustion engine with the efficiency and emission reduction benefits of electric power.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note the G.V.W. threshold. While all categories under 8704.52.00 pertain to hybrid trucks with a G.V.W. exceeding 5 metric tons, this particular sub-heading distinguishes itself by requiring a G.V.W. *exclusively* over 20 metric tons. This means vehicles with a G.V.W. of 20 metric tons or less, even if they meet all other criteria, would be classified in one of the preceding sibling categories (e.g., 8704.52.00.40 for those not exceeding 20 metric tons).

As 8704.52.00.50 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is determined by the combination of hybrid propulsion (spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor) and the precise G.V.W. exceeding 20 metric tons. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the stated G.V.W. of their hybrid goods transport vehicles to ensure accurate classification within this defined range.