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U.S. imports of diesel passenger vehicles, 1,500โ2,500 cc engine (HS 870332) totaled $8.7M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Diesel Passenger Vehicles, 1,500โ2,500 cc Engine paid $349K in duties in April 2026 โ an effective duty rate of 5.3% on $6.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Diesel Passenger Vehicles, 1,500โ2,500 cc Engine imports of $8.7M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPassenger cars powered solely by compression-ignition (diesel) engines with cylinder displacement between 1,500 and 2,500 cc are subject to Section 232 tariffs on automobile imports, a trade-remedy measure that has reshaped sourcing decisions for this segment. The US schedule divides the heading into new vehicles (8703320110) and used vehicles (8703320150), with condition-of-goods documentation critical at entry. Canada and France are the leading suppliers, with Mexico and Germany also significant sources, reflecting both USMCA-integrated production and European diesel-car export patterns.
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The US tariff schedule separates new diesel passenger vehicles (8703320110) from used ones (8703320150). Condition at the time of importationโnot original manufacture dateโgoverns which line applies, and CBP may request documentation such as title history or odometer records to confirm used status.
Yes. Diesel passenger vehicles must comply with EPA emissions standards and NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicles not originally manufactured to US specifications may require costly modifications or may be ineligible for import. Importers should verify conformance before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $104K | $88.8M | +$88.7M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $12.5M | +$12.5M |
| MEXICO | $5.6M | $5.3M | -$326K |
| JAPAN | $136K | $10.0M | +$9.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $234K | $7.3M | +$7.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703320110 | PASS VEH, DIESEL ENG, ONLY CMP-IG,1500-2500 CC,NEW | $7.6M | 3.91% | $212K |
| 8703320150 | PASS VEH,DIESEL ENG, ONLY COMP-IG1500-2500 CC,USED | $1.1M | 12.41% | $136K |
PASS VEH, DIESEL ENG, ONLY CMP-IG,1500-2500 CC,NEW
PASS VEH,DIESEL ENG, ONLY COMP-IG1500-2500 CC,USED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703320110 | PASS VEH, DIESEL ENG, ONLY CMP-IG,1500-2500 CC,NEW | $124.5M |
| 8703320150 | PASS VEH,DIESEL ENG, ONLY COMP-IG1500-2500 CC,USED | $10.2M |
PASS VEH, DIESEL ENG, ONLY CMP-IG,1500-2500 CC,NEW
3.0K no
PASS VEH,DIESEL ENG, ONLY COMP-IG1500-2500 CC,USED
751 no
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $186K | $96.7M | +$96.5M |
| Alabama | -- | $24.1M | +$24.1M |
| California | $5.6M | $4.4M | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $68K | $96.2M | +$96.1M |
| BRUNSWICK, GA | $100K | $23.7M | +$23.6M |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | $5.6M | $5.1M | -$528K |