8703.50.00.70 - New

This HTS category, 8703.50.00.70, specifically classifies *new* motor cars and other motor vehicles primarily designed for transporting persons. These vehicles are characterized by having both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an electric motor for propulsion. Crucially, they are not capable of being charged by plugging into an external source of electric power, meaning they are not plug-in hybrids. Furthermore, this classification applies only to vehicles within this powertrain configuration that have an engine cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cubic centimeters (cc).

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 8703.50.00.90, lies solely in the condition of the vehicle. While both share the same technical specifications regarding powertrain and engine size, 8703.50.00.70 exclusively covers *new* vehicles, whereas the sibling category is designated for *used* vehicles. This distinction is critical for customs purposes, as it can impact duty rates and regulatory requirements.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification criteria focus entirely on the defined physical characteristics: being a new passenger vehicle, utilizing both a compression-ignition engine and an electric motor for propulsion, not being plug-in rechargeable, having a cylinder capacity over 2,500 cc, and being classified under heading 8703. The scope is therefore limited to a very specific segment of hybrid vehicles based on these precise technical and condition-based attributes.