U.S. exports of passenger motor vehicles, not elsewhere specified (HS 870390) totaled $160.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Passenger Motor Vehicles, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $121K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $985K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataClassified as a residual catch-all, this heading captures passenger motor vehicles that do not fit any of the more specific powertrain-defined headings in Chapter 87—such as vehicles with novel propulsion systems not yet enumerated in the schedule. With a single 10-digit line (8703900100), classification here typically requires a binding ruling or advance consultation with CBP to confirm that no other heading applies. South Africa and the United Kingdom are the leading suppliers, a supplier profile that reflects niche vehicle types—such as hydrogen fuel-cell prototypes or specialty vehicles—exported from those markets.
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68 shipments/mo
Vehicles with propulsion systems not explicitly enumerated elsewhere in heading 8703—such as hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, compressed-natural-gas vehicles, or other alternative-fuel configurations—may fall here if no more specific heading applies. Because this is a residual provision, importers should seek a CBP binding ruling before shipment to confirm correct classification and avoid potential penalties.
Yes. Because 870390 is a catch-all, CBP scrutinizes entries here carefully to ensure no more specific heading applies. A binding ruling request submitted in advance provides legal certainty on classification and protects the importer from retroactive reclassification. Consulting a licensed customs broker with automotive classification experience is strongly recommended.
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Subheading 11 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870390 · $1.7M of $15.4B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703900100 | Passenger Motor Vehicles, NESOI | $1.1M | 9.06% | 74.24% | $100K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703900100 | Passenger Motor Vehicles, NESOI | $159.5M |
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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$1.7MYoY · Pro
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$160.0MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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43.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.94%.