8703.70.00.70 - New 🖩

This HTS category, 8703.70.00.70, specifically covers new vehicles designed for the transport of persons, which are equipped with both a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and an electric motor for propulsion. A key characteristic of these vehicles is their ability to be externally charged by plugging into an electric power source. For classification within this subcategory, the internal combustion engine must have a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cubic centimeters.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8703.70.00.90, by the condition of the vehicle. While this node pertains exclusively to *new* vehicles, the sibling category covers *used* vehicles meeting the same technical specifications regarding propulsion systems and engine capacity. The "new" designation implies that the vehicle has not been previously sold to a consumer for use, is being imported directly from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor, and generally shows minimal or no prior use.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 8703.70.00.70. Therefore, classification is finalized at this level based on the described criteria: the vehicle must be new, propelled by both a diesel/semi-diesel engine exceeding 2,500 cc and an electric motor, and capable of external charging. Examples would include new hybrid diesel vehicles fitting these precise engine specifications and charging capabilities.