U.S. exports of Passenger Cars with Diesel Engine, Not Over 1,500 cc (HS 870331) totaled $2.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Passenger Cars with Diesel Engine, Not Over 1,500 cc paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Passenger Cars with Diesel Engine, Not Over 1,500 cc imports of $57K in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $67K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmall-displacement diesel passenger vehicles — a configuration common in European and Asian markets but rare in the US domestic lineup — are captured under a single 10-digit line (8703310100). Japan leads US imports in this category, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany, reflecting the prevalence of small diesel cars in those markets. EPA Tier 2 or Tier 3 emission standards for diesel passenger cars are stringent, and many foreign-market diesel models do not meet US requirements without modification, making admissibility verification a critical first step before purchase.
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US EPA emission standards for diesel passenger cars — particularly nitrogen oxide (NOx) limits — are among the most stringent in the world and differ significantly from Euro or Japanese standards. Most small diesel models sold abroad are not certified for the US market, meaning importation requires either a conforming model or costly modification through a registered importer, which often makes the economics unfavorable.
Vehicles at least 25 years old are exempt from NHTSA FMVSS requirements, but EPA emission standards still apply unless the vehicle qualifies as a non-road or show/display vehicle under a specific EPA exemption. Importers of vintage diesel cars should obtain a separate EPA determination in addition to confirming NHTSA status before shipment.
Subheading 14 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870331 · $2.4M of $3.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$57KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $789K of Passenger Cars with Diesel Engine, Not Over 1,500 cc and exported $38.5M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703310100 | Pass Veh, Only Compr Ig, Diesel, < 1,500 Cc | $57K | 13.40% | 100.00% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703310100 | Pass Veh, Only Compr Ig, Diesel, < 1,500 Cc | $2.4M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Belgium and Canada together take 66% of it.
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duty collected equals 13.40% of imports for consumption.