The 1000-1500cc spark-ignition passenger vehicle segment is dominated by exports from Japan, South Korea, China, Germany, and India, targeting price-sensitive consumer and fleet markets globally. Country of origin is highly critical due to preferential tariff agreements (e.g., EU-Korea FTA, ASEAN frameworks) and anti-dumping measures, particularly on Chinese-origin vehicles. Trade flows are sensitive to fuel price trends, emission standards (Euro 6, BS6, China 6), and semiconductor supply chain disruptions which continue to affect production volumes.
HS Code 870322 covers Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 870322 are used across Retail consumers, Ride-hailing fleets, Car rental companies, Government fleets. Demand is driven by Consumer disposable income, Fuel prices, Urbanization, Credit availability.
Major exporting countries include China, Mexico, Germany, Spain, South Korea based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Consumer disposable income, Fuel prices, Urbanization, Credit availability. Input costs are influenced by Flat-rolled steel.
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US importers of Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 25% + SWS 2.50% + IGST 28% = 64% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) are:
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| HS Code | 870322 |
| Product | Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) |
| Chapter | 87 — Passenger Motor Vehicle |
| Major exporting countries | China, Mexico, Germany, Spain, South Korea |
| Primary industries | Retail consumers, Ride-hailing fleets, Car rental companies, Government fleets |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | HTS10 classification dependent |
| EU duty framework | 10% MFN |
| India BCD | 25% BCD |
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HS Code 870322 covers Small Engine Passenger Car (1000-1500cc) and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: 10% MFN. India: 25% BCD.
Major exporting countries include China, Mexico, Germany, Spain, South Korea, based on recent trade reporting.