Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 87033300: An Overview of Motor Cars and Other Motor Vehicles for Transport of Persons

The HS Code 87033300 refers to motor cars and other motor vehicles designed for the transport of persons. These vehicles are equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 2500 cc.

When it comes to trade barriers and market access, the bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for this HS code is 2.5%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same duty rate to the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for this HS code is measured in numbers (NO), indicating the number of motor cars or motor vehicles imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Under certain circumstances and special tariff preference programs, the duty rate for HS Code 87033300 may be reduced or waived. Here are some examples:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) grants duty-free treatment for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Imports from Bahrain receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Imports from Chile receive duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Eligible imports from African countries receive duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Imports from eligible Caribbean countries receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Imports from Israel receive duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Imports from countries eligible under ATPA receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Imports from Jordan receive duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: Imports from Morocco receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Imports from DR-CAFTA countries receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive duty-free treatment.
• Singapore Special Rate: Imports from Singapore receive duty-free treatment.

Importing US States for HS Code 87033300

Several US states are known for importing motor cars and other motor vehicles under HS Code 87033300. These states include:

• California
• Michigan
• Montana
• Utah
• Iowa
• Maryland
• South Dakota

These states have a significant demand for motor vehicles, contributing to the importation of such goods under this HS code.

Exporting US States for HS Code 87033300

On the other hand, the following US states are known for exporting motor cars and motor vehicles under HS Code 87033300:

• District of Columbia
• Iowa
• Minnesota
• South Dakota
• Kentucky
• Delaware
• Indiana
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Oregon
• Illinois
• Alabama
• South Carolina

These states are known for their production and exportation of motor vehicles, contributing to the global market for motor cars and motor vehicles under this HS code.

HS Code 87033300 covers motor cars and other motor vehicles designed for the transport of persons, equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 2500 cc. The trade of these vehicles is subject to a 2.5% duty rate, but certain special tariff preference programs may grant duty-free treatment. Various US states play a significant role in importing and exporting these motor vehicles, contributing to the global automotive market.