U.S. imports of Battery Electric Passenger Motor Vehicles (NESOI) (HS 870380) totaled $770.1M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Battery Electric Passenger Motor Vehicles (NESOI) paid $107.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBattery electric vehicles (BEVs) powered solely by an electric motor — excluding those covered by earlier headings — are classified here, with the US schedule subdividing by range (above or below 250 miles) and condition (new or used) across six 10-digit lines. Imported BEVs are subject to Section 301 tariffs when of Chinese origin, and additional Section 232 considerations may apply; the Inflation Reduction Act's clean vehicle tax credit eligibility rules also impose North American assembly and battery-sourcing requirements that interact with import decisions. Mexico leads as the top supplier, followed by Germany and Japan, reflecting established manufacturing footprints by major automakers. NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance and EPA emissions certification (even for zero-emission vehicles, for labeling purposes) are mandatory entry requirements.
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10.1K import shipments a month
The US schedule uses a 250-mile electric range as a breakpoint, separating vehicles with a range at or below 250 miles (8703800020 for new, 8703800045 for used) from those exceeding 250 miles (8703800060 for new, 8703800080 for used). The range figure is based on the manufacturer's rated range under applicable test standards. Importers should document the EPA-rated or equivalent certified range to support the correct classification at entry.
Imported BEVs must comply with NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and be covered by a DOT HS-7 declaration at entry. EPA certification is also required — even for zero-emission vehicles — for compliance with emissions labeling and fuel economy standards. Vehicles not originally manufactured for the US market may require costly modifications to meet these standards, and CBP coordinates with both agencies at the port of entry.
Subheading 5 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870380 · $770.1M of $14.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$770.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$252.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.5B of Battery Electric Passenger Motor Vehicles (NESOI) and exported $3.4B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 62% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.23% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703800060 | Pass Vehicles, Only Electr Motor Gt 250mi New, NESOI | $565.0M | 12.95% | 99.49% | $73.2M |
| 8703800020 | Passenger Vehicles, Only Electr Motor Lt=250mi New | $139.8M | 24.48% | 96.94% | $34.2M |
| 8703800080 | Pass Vehicles, Only Electr Motor Gt 250mi Used, Nes | $174K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8703800045 | Passenger Vehicles, Only Electr Motor Lt=250mi Used | — | -- | -- | -- |
Pass Vehicles, Only Electr Motor Gt 250mi New, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703800050 | Passenger Motor Vehicles Only Electrc Motor, Used | $129.3M |
| 8703800030 | Passenger Motor Vehicles Only Electrc Motor, New | $123.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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