8703.50.00.65 - Motor homes

This HTS subheading, 8703.50.00.65, specifically classifies "Motor homes." These are self-propelled vehicles designed primarily for human habitation, featuring integrated living quarters such as sleeping areas, kitchen facilities, and bathrooms. Crucially, these vehicles are propelled by a combination of a compression-ignition internal combustion engine exceeding 2,500 cc in cylinder capacity and an electric motor, with the stipulation that they cannot be externally charged via a plug.

In contrast to its sibling category, 8703.50.00.60, which covers specialized vehicles like ambulances, hearses, and prison vans, this subheading is for general-purpose recreational vehicles. While both fall under the broader classification of "Other vehicles" with hybrid propulsion, 8703.50.00.65 is reserved for those primarily intended for personal transport and accommodation, not for emergency services or law enforcement.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, focusing on the specific type of motor vehicle and its propulsion system. The distinguishing factors for inclusion here are the motor home's function as a dwelling, its hybrid propulsion system utilizing a larger displacement compression-ignition engine, and its inability to be plugged into an external power source for charging.