Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: > Other vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel): > Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8703.33.01
Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
A full-size luxury SUV with a 4.5L V8 turbo diesel engine exceeding 2,500 cc cylinder capacity, designed primarily for transporting persons off-road. It falls under HTS 8703.33.01 due to its compression-ignition diesel engine and engine size for passenger transport vehicles. Station wagons and SUVs like this are classified here rather than trucks.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d
Iconic off-road SUV featuring a 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine over 2,500 cc, built for passenger transport with luxury amenities. Classified in 8703.33.01 for diesel passenger vehicles exceeding 2,500 cc capacity. Excludes pure cargo variants.
Ford Everest Titanium Diesel
Mid-size SUV with 3.2L inline-5 diesel engine surpassing 2,500 cc, optimized for family transport and towing. HTS 8703.33.01 applies to its compression-ignition piston engine in a passenger vehicle chassis. Differentiates from commercial trucks.
Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel
Premium mid-size SUV powered by 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine over 2,500 cc, focused on passenger comfort and performance. Fits 8703.33.01 as a diesel passenger car exceeding displacement limit. Not for racing or station wagons specifically noted elsewhere.
Volkswagen Touareg TDI V6
Luxury midsize SUV with 3.0L V6 turbo diesel exceeding 2,500 cc, designed for seven-passenger transport. 8703.33.01 covers its compression-ignition engine in non-commercial passenger configuration. Excludes tractor or chassis-only imports.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Sports activity vehicle with inline-6 3.0L diesel engine over 2,500 cc, prioritizing passenger luxury and dynamics. Under HTS 8703.33.01 for large diesel passenger cars/SUVs. Chapter notes exclude fitted chassis or tractors.
Isuzu MU-X 3.0L Diesel
Rugged seven-seat SUV featuring 3.0L turbo diesel engine exceeding 2,500 cc for family and adventure use. Classifies in 8703.33.01 as compression-ignition passenger vehicle. Not for commercial hauling per design intent.
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DI-D
Full-size off-roader with 3.2L direct-injection diesel over 2,500 cc, built for passenger transport in rough terrain. HTS 8703.33.01 due to diesel piston engine specs. Differentiates from racing cars or buses.