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U.S. imports of passenger cars with spark-ignition engine, not over 1,000 cc (HS 870321) totaled $117.3M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc paid $17.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $116.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Not Over 1,000 cc imports of $117.3M in July 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $145.7M.
Last updated: July 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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3.0K shipments/mo
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703210150 | Pass Motor Vehicles Lt=1000 Cc Only Spark Ig NESOI | $92.1M | 14.22% | 99.89% | $13.1M |
| 8703210110 | 4 Wheel Off-Rd Veh Lt=1000cc Label for 16 Years Up | $22.7M | 15.37% | 97.21% | $3.5M |
| 8703210130 | Four Wheel Off-Road Vehicles, Lt=1000 Cc, NESOI | $2.5M | 22.14% | 100.00% | $559K |
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 | $66.6M |
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
$117.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$66.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Thailand together supply 89% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.62%.