HTS 8703.21.00 — rate composition
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HTS 8703.21.00 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: — Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines: — Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc) carries an MFN general rate of 2.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Section 232 autos & parts (25%) + Global Section 301 (CN, excluded). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $2,797.14.Data as of 2026-09-19 (ruleset v0.3.1).
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: — Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines: — Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
USITC: 2.5%
Duty layers
| Layer | Rate | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Base duty (MFN) Active | 2.5% | $250.00 | HTS Column 1 general rate ↗ |
Section 232 autos & parts (25%) Active | 25% | $2,500.00 | Trade Expansion Act 1962 §232 (autos/parts 25%; heavy trucks 2025-11-01) ↗ |
Global Section 301 (CN, excluded) In litigation | Exempt | $0.00 | Exclusion / exemption provision ↗ |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | 0.125% | $12.50 | 26 U.S.C. §4461 / 19 CFR 24.24 (sea & water shipments only) |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (once per entry, min $33.58 / max $651.50) | $34.64 | 19 U.S.C. §58c, FY2026 (from 2025-10-01) |
Example: origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry · date 2026-09-19
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FAQ
What is the U.S. import tariff rate for HTS 8703.21.00?
HTS 8703.21.00 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars: — Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines: — Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc) carries an MFN general rate of 2.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Section 232 autos & parts (25%) + Global Section 301 (CN, excluded). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $2,797.14.Data as of 2026-09-19 (ruleset v0.3.1).
Do MPF/HMF fees apply to HTS 8703.21.00?
Yes. Fees are not duties and are charged per entry: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125%; Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% (once per entry, min $33.58 / max $651.50). ≈ $47.14 on the $10,000 formal-entry example; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with fixed fees instead.