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U.S. imports of passenger cars with spark-ignition engine, over 1,500 cc to 3,000 cc (HS 870323) totaled $6.0B in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Passenger Cars with Spark-Ignition Engine, Over 1,500 cc to 3,000 cc paid $925.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $5.2B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe mid-displacement 1,500–3,000 cc bracket is the most commercially significant passenger car segment in US trade, encompassing the bulk of sedans, SUVs, station wagons, and motor homes. Eight 10-digit lines segment the heading by body type, cylinder count, and new/used status — from motor homes (8703230110) and compact station wagons (8703230120) through multi-cylinder passenger vehicles and used vehicles (8703230190). Mexico and Japan lead supply, with Germany, Canada, and South Korea rounding out the top sources. German-origin luxury vehicles and Japanese mainstream models dominate volume, and the heading is subject to ongoing Section 232 national-security tariff scrutiny affecting European and Asian suppliers.
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The US 10-digit lines under 8703.23 distinguish vehicles by number of cylinders: four cylinders and under (e.g., 8703230140, 8703230145), over four but not over six cylinders (8703230160), and more than six cylinders (8703230170). The cylinder count of the engine as manufactured — not after any modification — governs classification, and importers should obtain engine specification documentation from the manufacturer.
Motor homes with spark-ignition engines in this displacement range are specifically captured under 8703230110, separate from standard passenger vehicles. A motor home is generally defined as a self-propelled vehicle with permanent living quarters; vehicles that are merely camper-equipped pickup trucks or towed trailers would not qualify and must be classified elsewhere.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $1.6B | $139.4M | -$1.4B |
| JAPAN | $1.2B | $6.9M | -$1.2B |
| GERMANY | $1.0B | $136.3M | -$863.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $917.2M | $133.2M | -$784.0M |
| CANADA | $537.1M | $377.0M | -$160.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703230140 | PASS VEH,NESOI,4 CYL,1500-3000CC | $5.3B | 18.12% | $812.3M |
| 8703230160 | PASS VEH,OV 4 N/O 6 CYL,1500-3000CC | $689.6M | 16.54% | $110.3M |
| 8703230190 | USED VEHICLES, ONLY SK IG (1500-3000 CC), NESOI | $21.5M | 12.74% | $2.5M |
| 8703230170 | 3PASS VEH, SPARK IGN, >6 CYL, 1500-3000CC | $5.8M | 12.55% | $311K |
| 8703230110 | MOTOR HOMES, ONLY SPRK IGN ENG, (1500-3000 CC) | $401K | 12.50% | $3K |
| 8703230130 | STA WAG,NESOI,VAN,SP-IG,4CYL,GT 3.4 | $39K | 15.00% | $23K |
| 8703230120 | ST WGN LT160CM 4CYL NW 1.5-3.0L SPK | $0 | -- | -- |
PASS VEH,NESOI,4 CYL,1500-3000CC
PASS VEH,OV 4 N/O 6 CYL,1500-3000CC
USED VEHICLES, ONLY SK IG (1500-3000 CC), NESOI
3PASS VEH, SPARK IGN, >6 CYL, 1500-3000CC
MOTOR HOMES, ONLY SPRK IGN ENG, (1500-3000 CC)
STA WAG,NESOI,VAN,SP-IG,4CYL,GT 3.4
ST WGN LT160CM 4CYL NW 1.5-3.0L SPK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703230160 | PASS VEH,OV 4 N/O 6 CYL,1500-3000CC | $757.5M |
| 8703230190 | USED VEHICLES, ONLY SK IG (1500-3000 CC), NESOI | $718.8M |
| 8703230145 | VEHICLES,NESOI,NEW,ENG (1500 - 3000 CC) LE 4CYL | $315.2M |
| 8703230110 | MOTOR HOMES, ONLY SPRK IGN ENG, (1500-3000 CC) | $5.5M |
| 8703230170 | PASS VEH, SPARK IGN, MORE THAN 6 CYL, 1500-3000CC | $3.9M |
PASS VEH,OV 4 N/O 6 CYL,1500-3000CC
19.2K no
USED VEHICLES, ONLY SK IG (1500-3000 CC), NESOI
82.4K no
VEHICLES,NESOI,NEW,ENG (1500 - 3000 CC) LE 4CYL
8.9K no
MOTOR HOMES, ONLY SPRK IGN ENG, (1500-3000 CC)
209 no
PASS VEH, SPARK IGN, MORE THAN 6 CYL, 1500-3000CC
126 no
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
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870899
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.3B | $84.5M | -$1.2B |
| Michigan | $639.6M | $200.1M | -$439.5M |
| Texas | $535.0M | $109.9M | -$425.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK, GA | $589.9M | $276.0M | -$313.9M |
| DETROIT, MI | $395.9M | $302.4M | -$93.5M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $657.4M | $27.2M | -$630.3M |