Automobile and light-duty motor vehicle manufacturing encompasses the full assembly process — from stamping and powertrain integration to final vehicle build — for passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs. From a trade perspective, this NAICS code is the production-side counterpart to the import classifications that trigger Section 232 review and USMCA content verification. Manufacturers sourcing foreign-origin components must track regional value content at the part level to maintain USMCA compliance for vehicles assembled in North America. The shift toward battery electric vehicles is also reshaping component sourcing patterns and the applicability of emerging trade measures targeting EV supply chains.

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