8703.32.01 - Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc

This HTS category, 8703.32.01, specifically classifies motor cars and other vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, where the engine is a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) with a cylinder capacity that exceeds 1,500 cubic centimeters (cc) but does not exceed 2,500 cc. This engine displacement range is the primary determinant for goods falling under this classification.

Distinction from sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. Category 8703.31.01.00 covers vehicles with diesel or semi-diesel engines of a cylinder capacity *not exceeding* 1,500 cc. Conversely, category 8703.33.01 addresses vehicles with diesel or semi-diesel engines whose cylinder capacity *exceeds* 2,500 cc. Therefore, 8703.32.01 occupies the middle ground for engine displacement within this sub-grouping of diesel-powered passenger vehicles.

Within this specific category, further subdivisions exist to distinguish between new and used vehicles. Subcategory 8703.32.01.10 is for new vehicles, while 8703.32.01.50 is for used vehicles. This distinction is important for potential tariff rate differences or specific import regulations that may apply based on the condition of the vehicle.