U.S. exports of Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine (HS 870333) totaled $301.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine paid $478K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine imports of $16.8M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge-displacement diesel passenger vehicles—those with compression-ignition engines exceeding 2,500 cc—occupy a niche segment in the US market, where consumer diesel adoption has historically been limited compared to Europe. The heading's four tariff lines (8703330110 through 8703330185) carve out ambulances and hearses, motor homes, and general new and used passenger vehicles separately, making precise vehicle-type documentation essential at entry. Canada and Germany are the top suppliers, with Japan also a notable source, reflecting both integrated North American production and European luxury diesel exports.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
123 import shipments a month
Ambulances and hearses with diesel engines over 2,500 cc are classified under 8703330110, a dedicated line separate from general passenger vehicles. Importers must ensure the vehicle's design and intended use are clearly documented, as misclassification between special-purpose and general passenger vehicle lines can trigger penalty proceedings.
Passenger motor vehicles, including large-displacement diesel models, are subject to Section 232 tariffs. The measure applies broadly to the vehicle category regardless of engine size, so importers of high-displacement European diesel sedans or SUVs should factor this trade remedy into landed-cost calculations.
Subheading 3 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870333 · $301.5M of $3.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$16.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$301.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $243.1M of Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine and exported $4.0B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 870333 — Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703330130 | Motor Homes Diesel Eng, Only Comp Ig, Ov 2500 Cc | $10.3M | 2.96% | 23.68% | $306K |
| 8703330110 | Ambulance, Hearse Only Comp-Ig, Diesel, > 2,500cc | $4.1M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8703330185 | Pass Veh, Diesel, Only Comp-Ig, > 2,500 Cc, Use, Nes | $1.2M | 10.37% | 98.45% | $129K |
| 8703330145 | Pass Veh, Diesel, Only Comp-Ig, > 2,500 Cc, New, Nes | $497K | 8.66% | 57.72% | $43K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Germany and Canada together take 70% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
71.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.96% of imports for consumption.