HS Code for Diesel SUV

Diesel Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) with an engine capacity exceeding 2500cc are classified under HS code 8703.33. This classification falls under the category of motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. The code is specific to vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel). To qualify for this specific subheading, the cylinder capacity must strictly exceed 2500 cubic centimeters. Classification is driven by the vehicle's interior configuration, such as the presence of permanent seats with safety equipment and windows along the side panels, which identifies it as a passenger vehicle rather than a goods-transport vehicle. The high engine displacement (over 2.5L) is the primary technical differentiator from other diesel passenger vehicles in the 8703.3x series.

Products Included

• Large diesel SUVs with engines over 2.5L
• Luxury diesel 4x4 off-road vehicles
• Full-size diesel passenger wagons exceeding 2500cc
• Diesel-powered high-capacity crossover vehicles

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8703.32, which covers diesel vehicles with an engine capacity between 1500cc and 2500cc. Additionally, some large SUVs are incorrectly classified under 8704.23 if they are perceived as trucks, but if the primary design is for passengers, 8703.33 must be used.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Diesel SUV?

For a diesel SUV with an engine capacity exceeding 2500cc, the HS code is 8703.33.

How is an SUV classified if the engine is exactly 2500cc?

If the engine capacity is exactly 2500cc or less (but over 1500cc), it must be classified under HS code 8703.32, as 8703.33 is strictly for capacities exceeding 2500cc.