U.S. imports of Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc (HS 870321) totaled $124.7M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc paid $17.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc imports of $124.7M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $143.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmall-displacement passenger vehicles with spark-ignition engines at or below 1,000 cc represent the entry-level engine-size bracket in the US passenger car tariff schedule. Four 10-digit lines cover the range: a general line (8703210100), off-road four-wheel vehicles labeled for persons 16 and older (8703210110), other off-road four-wheel vehicles (8703210130), and remaining passenger vehicles (8703210150). Mexico is the primary supplier, with China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand also contributing. Chinese-origin vehicles in this bracket are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the off-road vehicle lines carry distinct classification criteria tied to labeling and intended use.
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2.9K import shipments a month
The off-road lines apply to four-wheel vehicles specifically designed for off-road use at or below 1,000 cc. Line 8703210110 is further limited to units labeled for use by persons 16 years of age and older, while 8703210130 captures other off-road four-wheel vehicles in the same displacement range. Standard passenger cars not designed for off-road use fall under 8703210150.
Non-conforming vehicles must be brought into compliance within a set timeframe after importation, typically through a registered importer (RI). Vehicles that cannot be economically modified to meet FMVSS may be refused entry. Importers should verify US-market compliance status before purchase, particularly for vehicles sourced from markets where US safety standards are not the design baseline.
Subheading 8 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870321 · $124.7M of $14.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$124.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$56.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7B of Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc and exported $922.3M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703210150 | Pass Motor Vehicles Lt=1000 Cc Only Spark Ig NESOI | $102.2M | 13.98% | 99.98% | $14.3M |
| 8703210110 | 4 Wheel Off-Rd Veh Lt=1000cc Label for 16 Years Up | $19.0M | 15.80% | 99.94% | $3.0M |
| 8703210130 | Four Wheel Off-Road Vehicles, Lt=1000 Cc, NESOI | $3.6M | 17.85% | 100.00% | $637K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703210100 | Pass Mtr Veh, Only Spark Ign Eng, Not Ov 1,000 Cc | $56.8M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Thailand together supply 90% of it. China pays 40.1% duty; Mexico 13.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0300% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.37% of imports for consumption.