8703.40.00.80 - Having engines with more than 6 cylinders

This HTS category, 8703.40.00.80, specifically classifies new motor cars and other motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting persons. These vehicles are characterized by being hybrids, meaning they are propelled by both a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor. Crucially, they are not capable of being charged by plugging into an external electric power source. Within this specific sub-heading, the focus is on vehicles with internal combustion engines that have more than six cylinders, exceeding 3,000 cc in cylinder capacity.

The key differentiator for this category, when compared to its siblings, lies in the configuration of its internal combustion engine. While 8703.40.00.60 covers vehicles with not more than 4 cylinders and 8703.40.00.70 addresses those with more than 4 but not more than 6 cylinders, this category exclusively includes vehicles equipped with engines boasting more than 6 cylinders. This specific cylinder count is the determining factor for classification at this level, assuming all other criteria of the parent headings (hybrid propulsion, non-plug-in, over 3,000 cc, and new condition) are met.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories within 8703.40.00.80. Therefore, classification concludes at this level based on the described criteria. Importers and exporters should ensure that the physical specifications of the engine, particularly its cylinder count, precisely match the conditions outlined to correctly classify these vehicles for customs purposes.