8703 - Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

8703 10

Vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow; golf carts and similar vehicles:
- 8703 1010 00
  
  Vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow 🖩
- 8703 1050
  
  Other
  - 8703 1050 30
    
    Golf carts 🖩
  - 8703 1050 60
    
    Other 🖩
Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines:
- 8703 2101
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
  - Three or four wheel off-road vehicles with straddle seat and handlebar control:
    
    8703 2101 10
    
    With label indicating that vehicle is for operation only by persons at least 16 years of age 🖩
    
    8703 2101 30
    
    Other 🖩
  - 8703 2101 50
    
    Other 🖩
- 8703 2201
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
  - 8703 2201 10
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 2201 90
    
    Used 🖩
- 8703 2301
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
  - 8703 2301 10
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders:
    
    Station wagons and passenger vans:
    
    8703 2301 20
    
    Station wagons under 160 cm in height 🖩
    
    8703 2301 30
    
    Other 🖩
    
    8703 2301 40
    
    Other 🖩
    
    8703 2301 60
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 2301 70
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 2301 90
    
    Used 🖩
- 8703 2401
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
  - 8703 2401 10
    
    Ambulances, hearses and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 2401 30
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    8703 2401 40
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 2401 50
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 2401 60
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 2401 90
    
    Used 🖩
Other vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel):
- 8703 3101 00
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc 🖩
- 8703 3201
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
  - 8703 3201 10
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 3201 50
    
    Used 🖩
- 8703 3301
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
  - 8703 3301 10
    
    Ambulances, hearses, and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 3301 30
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    8703 3301 45
    
    New 🖩
    
    8703 3301 85
    
    Used 🖩
8703 4000

Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
- 8703 4000 05
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc 🖩
- 8703 4000 10
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1.500 cc 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc:
  - 8703 4000 15
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    8703 4000 20
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 30
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 40
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 45
    
    Used 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc:
  - 8703 4000 50
    
    Ambulances, hearses and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 4000 55
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    8703 4000 60
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 70
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 80
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 4000 90
    
    Used 🖩
8703 5000

Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
- 8703 5000 10
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
  - 8703 5000 30
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 5000 50
    
    Used 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc:
  - 8703 5000 60
    
    Ambulances, hearses and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 5000 65
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    8703 5000 70
    
    New 🖩
    
    8703 5000 90
    
    Used 🖩
8703 6000

Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
- 8703 6000 05
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc 🖩
- 8703 6000 10
  
  Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc:
  - 8703 6000 15
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    8703 6000 20
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 30
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 40
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 45
    
    Used 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc:
  - 8703 6000 50
    
    Ambulances, hearses and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 6000 55
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    New:
    
    8703 6000 60
    
    Having engines with not more than 4 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 70
    
    Having engines with more than 4 cylinders but not more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 80
    
    Having engines with more than 6 cylinders 🖩
    
    8703 6000 90
    
    Used 🖩
8703 7000

Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power:
- 8703 7000 10
  
  Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc:
  - 8703 7000 30
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 7000 50
    
    Used 🖩
- Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
  - 8703 7000 60
    
    Ambulances, hearses and prison vans 🖩
  - 8703 7000 65
    
    Motor homes 🖩
  - Other:
    
    8703 7000 70
    
    New 🖩
    
    8703 7000 90
    
    Used 🖩
8703 8000

Other vehicles, with only electric motors for propulsion
- With an EPA-rated range not exceeding 250 miles:
  - 8703 8000 20
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 8000 45
    
    Used 🖩
- With an EPA-rated range exceeding 250 miles:
  - 8703 8000 60
    
    New 🖩
  - 8703 8000 80
    
    Used 🖩
8703 9001 00

Other 🖩

Overview

Heading 8703 classifies motor cars and other motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting persons. This broad category encompasses a wide range of vehicles commonly recognized as automobiles, including sedans, coupes, SUVs, and convertibles. Station wagons and racing cars are also explicitly included within this heading. The key defining characteristic is the vehicle's principal design purpose: the transport of individuals, distinguishing them from vehicles intended for cargo or a larger number of passengers, such as those covered under heading 8702 (motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons).

When classifying within 8703, it is crucial to differentiate these vehicles from other categories in Section XVII. Unlike vehicles classified under headings concerning motorcycles (8711) or specialized vehicles like tractors (8701), heading 8703 focuses on passenger road vehicles. Furthermore, it excludes vehicles solely designed for off-road use without the primary intention of passenger transport, or those classified by their specific function, such as construction or agricultural machinery.

The subcategories within 8703 further refine classification based on the vehicle's propulsion system. This allows for precise categorization of vehicles powered by spark-ignition internal combustion engines, compression-ignition (diesel) engines, electric motors, or hybrid combinations of these. Specific distinctions are made for vehicles that can be externally charged, indicating their classification as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. These detailed subdivisions ensure accurate duty assessment and statistical reporting based on the underlying technology and energy source of the passenger vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8703?

HTS code 8703 covers Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof.

›What products are classified under 8703?

This classification covers Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars:. It falls under Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof.

›How many HTS codes are under 8703?

There are 9 direct subcategories under this classification.

›What are the subcategories under 8703?

This category contains 9 subcategories including: Vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow; golf carts and similar vehicles:, Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines:, Other vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel):, Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power, Other vehicles, with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, other than those capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power, and more. Browse the full list below.

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8703 - Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars:

Sub-classifications

Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

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