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U.S. exports of diesel passenger vehicles, over 2,500 cc engine (HS 870333) totaled $315.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Diesel Passenger Vehicles, Over 2,500 cc Engine paid $722K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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.
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126 shipments/mo
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703330130 | Motor Homes Diesel Eng, Only Comp Ig,Ov 2500 Cc | $13.5M | 4.30% | 34.42% | $582K |
| 8703330110 | Ambulance, Hearse Only Comp-Ig, Diesel, > 2,500cc | $4.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 8703330185 | Pass Veh,Diesel,Only Comp-Ig, > 2,500 Cc, Use, Nes | $1.0M | 8.24% | 78.48% | $86K |
| 8703330145 | Pass Veh,Diesel,Only Comp-Ig, > 2,500 Cc, New, Nes | $421K | 12.75% | 51.00% | $54K |
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.
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Imports
$19.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$315.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Germany and Canada together take 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
69.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.71%.