U.S. imports of plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles — spark-ignition & electric motor (HS 870360) totaled $604.2M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Vehicles — Spark-Ignition & Electric Motor paid $89.1M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 14.75% of the $604.2M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Vehicles — Spark-Ignition & Electric Motor imports of $604.2M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $538.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with a gasoline spark-ignition engine are classified here, distinguished from self-charging hybrids (870340) by their ability to accept charge from an external power source. The heading's twelve tariff lines mirror the structure of 870340, segmenting by displacement band and cylinder count, so importers must supply both engine displacement and cylinder configuration from manufacturer documentation. Japan, Sweden, and Germany are the leading suppliers, reflecting the strong PHEV product portfolios of automakers headquartered in those countries.
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2.3K shipments/mo
Yes. Section 232 tariffs on passenger motor vehicles apply to the vehicle category broadly and are not limited by powertrain type. PHEVs imported under 870360 are subject to the same Section 232 treatment as conventional gasoline or diesel passenger cars.
Importers need the manufacturer's technical specification sheet confirming (1) engine displacement in cubic centimeters, (2) number of cylinders, (3) plug-in charging capability, and (4) whether the vehicle is new or used. For the 1,500–3,000 cc band, cylinder count is the deciding variable between lines 8703600020, 8703600030, and the over-six-cylinder category, so a generic engine description is insufficient.
HSChapter 87
Subheading 6 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870360 · $604.2M of $14.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$604.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$123.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.4B of Plug-In Hybrid Passenger Vehicles — Spark-Ignition & Electric Motor.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Sweden together supply 70% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.75% of total import value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703600020 | Pass Veh,Spk Ign/Elec, With Plug 4 Cyl,1500-3000cc | $456.9M | 15.23% | 98.23% | $69.6M |
| 8703600080 | Pass Veh,Spk Ign/Elec Chrg Plug>6 Cyl,>3000 Cc | $85.3M | 14.75% | 98.33% | $12.6M |
| 8703600030 | Pass Veh,Spk Ign/Elec Chrg Plg>4<6cyl,1500-3000cc | $61.8M | 11.17% | 90.01% | $6.9M |
| 8703600045 | Used Vehicles,Spk/Elec(1500-3000 Cc), NESOI | $123K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 8703600070 | Pass Veh,Spk Ign/Elec, Chrg Plug >4<6 Cyl,>3000cc | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703600005 | Pass Mot Veh Lt=1000 Cc Spark Ign /Elec Chrg W Plg | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703600090 | Pass Mtr Veh, Sp Ign/Elec, Over 3000 Cc, Used | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703600010 | Passveh, Sp-Ign/Elec W/Plug Eng, (1000-1500 Cc) | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703600055 | Motor Homes Sk-Ig/Elec (Plug) > 3,000 Cc | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8703600060 | Pass Veh,Spk Ign/Elec Chrg Plug>3000cc,4 Cyl & Un | — | -- | -- | -- |
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.
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