HS Code 8703
Passenger Cars and Personal Motor Vehicles
HS code 8703 covers motor cars and other vehicles designed for transporting fewer than ten people, including electric cars, SUVs, and professional racing cars.
HS Code 8703 — Passenger Cars and Personal Motor Vehicles
This category covers private motor vehicles designed primarily for the transport of people. It includes standard saloons, SUVs, station wagons, sports cars, and racing cars, regardless of their engine type.
What's included
- Sedans and saloons
- Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
- Electric passenger vehicles
- Golf carts
- Snowmobiles
What's excluded
- Motorcycles → use
8711(Two or three-wheeled vehicles are classified separately.) - Ambulances → use
8703(Wait, ambulances are actually under 8703 in most jurisdictions, but mobile clinics are 8705.)
Common examples
- Tesla Model 3
- Toyota RAV4 SUV
- BMW 3 Series Sedan
- Volkswagen Golf
- Ford F-150 Raptor (passenger configuration)
Frequently asked questions
Are 4x4 pickup trucks under this code?
It depends on the design; if the vehicle is primarily for passengers (double cab with luxury interior), it may be 8703; if for cargo, 8704.
Does this include vintage cars?
Yes, unless they qualify as collectors' pieces of zoological or historical interest under heading 9705.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 100% (Luxury/Carbon taxes apply)
- Documentation: Detailed VIN reporting, engine displacement (cc), and CO2 emission data required for customs entry.
- Typical shipping mode: RoRo
- Top exporters: Germany, Japan, United States, South Korea, Mexico
- Top importers: United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
The primary design intent (passengers vs. goods) and seating capacity determine the choice between 8703 and 8704.
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