Harmonized System
U.S. exports of diesel-electric hybrid passenger vehicles, non-plug-in (HS 870350) totaled $2.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Passenger Vehicles, Non-Plug-In paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 5.59% of the $97K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel-Electric Hybrid Passenger Vehicles, Non-Plug-In imports of $97K in August 2026 ran 64% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDiesel-electric hybrid passenger vehicles that cannot be charged via an external plug represent a relatively narrow but technically distinct segment, separated from gasoline-electric hybrids by the compression-ignition nature of the combustion engine and from plug-in diesel hybrids by the absence of external charging capability. Classification across the six tariff lines under this heading turns on two variables: displacement band (under 1,500 cc, 1,500–2,500 cc, or over 2,500 cc) and whether the vehicle is new or used, with ambulances and hearses carved into their own line (8703500060). Japan leads US imports under this heading, followed by Sweden and Germany—a supplier profile shaped by European commercial vehicle manufacturers that have experimented with diesel-hybrid drivetrains.
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The manufacturer's technical data sheet or certificate of conformity should explicitly state that the vehicle has no external charging port or plug-in capability. CBP may also reference the vehicle identification number (VIN) decoded against the manufacturer's published specifications. Retaining this documentation in the import file is advisable in case of a post-entry audit.
Yes—beyond the obvious duty-rate implications, used vehicles may face additional scrutiny under EPA and NHTSA importation rules, particularly if they were not originally certified to US standards. The condition determination (new vs. used) is based on the vehicle's state at time of import, and supporting documents such as prior registration records or odometer certifications are typically required.
HSChapter 87
Subheading 13 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870350 · $2.9M of $3.7B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703500070 | Pass Veh, Diesel/Elec, > 2,500 Cc, New, NESOI | $97K | 5.59% | 37.30% | $5K |
| 8703500010 | Pass Veh, Diesel and Elec No Plug, < 1,500 Cc | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703500090 | Pass Veh, Diesel/Elec, > 2,500 Cc, Used, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$97KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountThrough August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Lithuania and Poland together take 57% of it.
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rate provision · imports
62.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.59% of total import value.