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U.S. exports of spark-ignition & electric hybrid buses & passenger vehicles (10+ persons) (HS 870230) totaled $12.0M in July 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: July 2026 dataVehicles pairing a gasoline spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with an electric motor for 10 or more passengers represent a growing segment of hybrid transit procurement. Three 10-digit lines capture the range: a general public-transport passenger vehicle (8702300000), a bus-type line for 16 or more persons (8702303100), and a bus-type line for 10–15 persons (8702306100). The United Kingdom and China are the leading suppliers to the US market under this heading, with Canada and Turkey also contributing. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin vehicles, a material cost consideration for transit agencies sourcing hybrid coaches from China.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 8702
Subheading 870230 · $0 of $134.0M
Yes. Vehicles classified under 8702.30 and originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard duty rate. Transit agencies and fleet buyers should factor this into total landed cost calculations when evaluating Chinese-sourced hybrid buses.
The distinction turns on engine type: 8702.30 requires a spark-ignition (gasoline-type) reciprocating piston engine paired with an electric motor, while 8702.20 requires a compression-ignition (diesel) engine paired with an electric motor. Importers should obtain the manufacturer's technical specification sheet confirming engine type to support the classification.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8702303100 | Bus Type Veh,Spk and Elec, For 16 or More Persons | $397K | 0.00% | 100.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8702300000 | Pblic-Trnsprt Typ Pasgnr Veh W Spark Ign/Electric | $11.0M |
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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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Georgia and Dominican Republic together take 63% of it.
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