8703.33.01 - Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc

This HTS category, 8703.33.01, specifically classifies motor cars and other passenger vehicles that are powered by a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (commonly known as diesel or semi-diesel engines) with a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cubic centimeters (cc). This excludes vehicles designed primarily for the transport of more than ten persons, which fall under heading 8702. The core criterion for inclusion here is the engine's displacement, identifying vehicles with substantial diesel power output.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Heading 8703.31.01.00 covers similar diesel vehicles with cylinder capacities not exceeding 1,500 cc, while 8703.32.01 pertains to those with capacities exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc. Therefore, 8703.33.01.00 is reserved for the larger, more powerful diesel passenger vehicles within this series.

Within this broad classification, further subcategories exist to refine the nature of these high-displacement diesel passenger vehicles. These include specialized types such as ambulances, hearses, and prison vans, which are segregated due to their specific functional designs. Additionally, motor homes, designed for habitation as well as transport, are also itemized separately. The residual "Other" subcategory encompasses all remaining passenger vehicles that meet the primary engine and cylinder capacity criteria but do not fall into the more specialized groups.