8703.80.00
Other vehicles, with only electric motors for propulsion
This code covers motor vehicles – like cars and station wagons – designed *only* for electric propulsion. Use this code when importing or exporting fully electric vehicles, keeping in mind general duty is 2.5% but may be free for eligible trade partners as detailed in the duty information, and it falls within the broader category of vehicles and transportation equipment.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8703.80.00
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock and their parts and accessories. Specifically, code 8703.80.00 covers motor cars and other vehicles designed for transporting people, powered *only* by electric motors. This code has further subdivisions based on the vehicle's EPA-rated range and whether it is new or used—choose the correct statistical suffix based on these two qualifiers. The suffixes .20 and .45 apply to vehicles with a range of 250 miles or less, while .60 and .80 are for those exceeding that range, with the final two digits indicating new or used condition.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
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2.50%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8703.80.00 is 2.50%, applying to all imports from countries not listed as special rate partners. Special rates are free for eligible countries including (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) under established FTA or preference programs. This special rate applies to all subdivisions (8703.80.00.20, 8703.80.00.45, 8703.80.00.60, and 8703.80.00.80) based on EPA range and vehicle condition (new/used). No specific reporting units are specified, but the statistical note defines "new" and "used" vehicles for reporting purposes.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%
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Code subdivisions
8703.80.00.20
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 electric motors for propulsion > With an EPA-rated range not exceeding 250 miles: > New
8703.80.00.45
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 electric motors for propulsion > With an EPA-rated range not exceeding 250 miles: > Used
8703.80.00.60
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 electric motors for propulsion > With an EPA-rated range exceeding 250 miles: > New
8703.80.00.80
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 electric motors for propulsion > With an EPA-rated range exceeding 250 miles: > Used
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