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HTS 8702.40.31.00 Tariff

HTS 8702.40.31.00 classifies "Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver" in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Base duty rates below apply to most trade; country of origin can change applicable rates and add additional duties (e.g. Section 301). Use the calculator or API to compute total duty.

  • Type: Base HTS
  • How to use: Base rates apply to most countries (General/Special). Column 2 applies to non-MFN countries. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) may apply by origin; use the calculator or resolve API to get the full picture.
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Chapter 99 Section 301 Section 232 IEEPA

Official HTS Description

Official product classification and description from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Product Name

Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver

HTS Schedule Description

Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver

Additional Description

Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver

HS Code

8702.40.31.00

HTS Number

8702.40.31.00

Unit of Quantity

No.

Classification Level

Level 2 (more specific = higher level)

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Legal Notes & Requirements

Important footnotes and legal requirements for this HTS classification

Endnote See 9903.91.03.
general

See 9903.91.03.

Applies to columns: general
Type: Endnote
Note: These legal notes and footnotes are from the official HTS Schedule and may affect classification, duty rates, or import requirements. Click to expand each note for full details.

Additional Duties (Section 301, 232, etc.)

Country-specific additional tariffs separate from base rates

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Section 301 Uncertain

Trade remedies targeting specific countries

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: High (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; Tariff measure applies to articles from China effective September 27, 2024)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: High (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; Tariff measure applies to products of China effective from September 27, 2024)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Medium (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

Unknown Additional Duty Uncertain

Additional trade measures

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; References products of China but lacks clear authority indication)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed)

9903.91.03 Reference

See 9903.91.03

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: CN

Effective: Sep 27, 2024

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; Reference to heading 9903.91.10 but no clear modification indicated)

Important: These additional duties are separate from base tariff rates and are NOT automatically summed. Always verify with official sources before making import decisions.
Tip: Select a country of origin above to see which measures apply.

Related HTS Codes

Other codes in the same chapter ( 8702)

8702
Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver:
8702.10
With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel):
8702.10.31.00
Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.10.61.00
Other (8702.10.61.00)
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.20
With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion:
8702.20.31.00
Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.20.61.00
Other (8702.20.61.00)
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.30
With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion:
8702.30.31.00
Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.30.61.00
Other (8702.30.61.00)
General Rate: 2¢/No.
8702.40
With only electric motor for propulsion:
8702.40.61.00
Other (8702.40.61.00)
General Rate: 2¢/No.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

Duty rates (HTS columns)

Base duty rates and agreement-specific tariffs for this product

Column 1 - General

Normal Trade Relations (NTR/MFN) rates for most countries

2%

Effective: February 27, 2026

Column 1 - Special

No special rate available

Column 2

Higher rates for non-MFN countries

25%

Effective: February 27, 2026

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