8703.22.01 - Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc

This HTS category, 8703.22.01, specifically classifies motor cars and other motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting persons, which are equipped with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subheading is the engine's cylinder capacity, which must be greater than 1,000 cubic centimeters (cc) but not exceed 1,500 cc. This includes a wide range of passenger vehicles such as sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, and some smaller SUVs and sports cars that meet the engine displacement criteria.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to focus on the engine size. Vehicles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc fall under subheading 8703.21.01. Conversely, vehicles with larger engines, specifically those exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc, are classified under 8703.23.01, while those with engines exceeding 3,000 cc are found in 8703.24.01. Therefore, the 1,001 cc to 1,500 cc range is the exclusive determinant for classification within 8703.22.01.

Within this specific classification, further subdivisions exist based on the condition of the vehicle. Subheading 8703.22.01.10 covers "New" vehicles, meaning those that have not been previously sold to an end-user and are being imported for the first time. In contrast, subheading 8703.22.01.90 applies to "Used" vehicles, which have been previously owned and operated. This distinction is important for customs valuation and regulatory purposes.