8703.23.01 - Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc

This HTS category, 8703.23.01, specifically classifies motor cars and other motor vehicles designed for transporting persons, excluding those primarily designed for more than 10 persons (covered elsewhere). The defining characteristic for this subcategory is its internal combustion engine, which operates on the spark-ignition principle and has a cylinder capacity that strictly exceeds 1,500 cubic centimeters (cc) but does not surpass 3,000 cc. This range encompasses a broad spectrum of commonly used passenger vehicles.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike 8703.21.01 and 8703.22.01, which cover vehicles with smaller engine displacements (up to 1,000 cc and 1,000-1,500 cc, respectively), 8703.23.01 applies to vehicles with a mid-to-larger engine size within this engine type. It is also distinct from 8703.24.01, which applies to vehicles with even larger engine capacities exceeding 3,000 cc.

Within this classification, a primary subdivision exists for "Motor homes" (8703.23.01.10), which are specifically designed for recreational living. The remaining vehicles fitting the engine capacity criteria and general description fall under the "Other" category, representing the vast majority of passenger cars and similar vehicles with spark-ignition engines in this specific displacement range.