Automobiles & Parts Tariff Rates 2026: US Import Duties by Country & HTS Code
Rates verified 2026-10-23Rates checked October 23, 2026. Reflects HTS 2026 Rev. 21 and changes through October 30, 2026. How we verify rates.
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HTS Chapters 87 | Base rate: 2.5% | Passenger cars at 2.5%, light trucks at 25% (Chicken Tax)
As of 2026-10-23, passenger vehicles in HTS 8703 (except 8703.21) range from about 10% to 52.5% on the origins below. Those totals come from the HTS duty engine (U.S. note 33(b)), not from the automobiles-and-parts category stack. Heading 8708 parts are a different result. The category calculator on this page can still show the older category percent. The first listed origin, Mexico, is 27.5% on that 8703 line.
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What This Covers
The automobiles and parts surcharge covers passenger cars, light trucks, auto parts, tires, and electric vehicle components classified under HTS chapter 87. The US auto tariff structure features a notable split: passenger cars face a 2.5% base rate while light trucks carry a 25% rate under the longstanding Chicken Tax. The USMCA imposes a 75% regional value content requirement for duty-free treatment. After the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on February 20, 2026, auto-exporting countries faced a flat 10% Section 122 tariff (in effect February 24 – July 24, 2026) — except the EU: since July 1, 2026, EU-built vehicles and auto parts fall under the EU-US trade deal's flat 10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods (15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones) rate, which applies in lieu of the 27.5% Section 232 auto regime. The 10% Section 122 tariff expired at its 150-day statutory limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff — a two-tier 10%/12.5% duty on roughly 60 economies, with most major exporters (including China) in the 12.5% tier and a smaller group in the 10% tier. Separately, Section 232 metals tariffs apply to auto components: after the April 6, 2026 restructure, articles wholly of steel/aluminum/copper carry 50% while derivative components substantially made of those metals carry 25%, in each case assessed on the full customs value of the article (UK 25%).
Most Affected Countries
China remains the most heavily penalized on heading 8703: the HTS engine total is 52.5%. A separate EV Section 301 list can be higher and is not that heading result. USMCA does not waive heading 9903.94.01 on Mexican passenger vehicles in note 33(b) (27.5%), and Canadian chapter 87 is Section 338 at 50%. Passenger vehicles in U.S. note 33(b) in the country table are the HTS result: EU 15%, Japan 15%, and Korea 15% when Column 1 is under 15% (headings 9903.94.51, 9903.94.41, and 9903.94.61; USITC HTS Revision 21). Germany and other EU auto exporters are on that heading for note 33(b) vehicles, not on the old 2.5% plus 25% stack.
How Surcharges Stack
The country table on this page is HTS 8703 except 8703.21 from the HTS duty engine, not the automobiles-and-parts category stack. The category calculator lower on the page can still differ. A Japanese, Korean, or German passenger vehicle in U.S. note 33(b) pays 15%, 15%, and 15% ordinary duty when Column 1 is under 15% (headings 9903.94.41, 9903.94.61, and 9903.94.51). Note 52(f)(2) keeps the forced-labor headings off those entries. Other origins on that list pay Column 1 + 25% under heading 9903.94.01, so a Mexican 8703 is 27.5% and a Chinese 8703 is 52.5% with the China Section 301 layer still stacked. The UK in-quota rate on the listed 8703 lines is 10% (heading 9903.94.31); the 100,000-vehicle quota is not tracked here. Buses under heading 8702 pay 12% (heading 9903.74.02). Listed light trucks whose Column 1 is already 25% pay 25% for Japan and 25% for Korea. UK light trucks stay at 50%. Canadian chapter 87 stays on Section 338 at 50%. Heading 8708 parts are a different calculator result and are not the table. A Chinese-made EV can also sit on a higher Section 301 list — check the heading. Section 232 metals tariffs remain in force on metal articles: after the April 6, 2026 restructure, components wholly of steel/aluminum are dutied at 50% and derivative components (more than 15% applicable metal content) at 25%, in both cases on the full customs value of the article rather than only the metal portion.
Sourcing Strategies
The country table is HTS 8703 except 8703.21, from the same duty engine as the HTS calculator. EU 15%, Japan 15%, and Korea 15% when Column 1 is under 15% (headings 9903.94.51, 9903.94.41, and 9903.94.61). The UK in-quota rate is 10% (heading 9903.94.31; 100,000 passenger vehicles a year from January 1, 2026; quota not tracked). Other origins on that list pay Column 1 + 25% under heading 9903.94.01 (27.5%). Heading 8702 is 12%. Canadian chapter 87 stays on Section 338 at 50%. Heading 8708 parts are a different result and are not this table. The category calculator on the page can still show the automobiles-and-parts stack.
How Much Are US Tariffs on Automobiles & Parts Imports?
Automobiles & Parts imports to the US (HTS Chapters 87) face a base MFN rate of 2.5%, on top of which the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% or 12.5% by tier) applies for most countries — EU-origin goods instead pay a 10% net of Column 1 for ordinary goods (15% only in lieu of Section 232 for autos, qualifying semiconductor articles, and drones) ceiling under the EU-US trade deal (effective July 1, 2026). Passenger cars at 2.5%, light trucks at 25% (Chicken Tax). The total effective rate depends on the country of origin, product classification, and applicable surcharges including Section 232 and Section 301. Use the US import duty calculator for automobiles & parts to estimate duties for a specific shipment, or the landed cost calculator for the full bill including MPF and HMF fees.
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Top HTS lines for Automobiles & Parts
Published heading strings from the HTS table this site already uses. MFN and Section 301 are the stored labels. Section 232 on 8702, 8703, and 8704 is the HTS-engine label, because the stored heading string is N/A.
| HTS | Heading | MFN | 232 | 301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8702 | Motor vehicles for 10+ persons | 2% | +10% | 25% |
| 8703 | Passenger motor vehicles | 2.5% | Varies | 25% |
| 8704 | Motor vehicles for goods transport (trucks) | 25% | +25% | 25% |
| 8705 | Special purpose motor vehicles | Free | N/A | 25% |
| 8706 | Chassis fitted with engines | 4% | N/A | 25% |
| 8707 | Bodies for motor vehicles | 4% | N/A | 25% |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories for motor vehicles | 2.5% | N/A | 25% |
| 8709 | Works trucks (non-highway) | Free | N/A | 25% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles and cycles with auxiliary motor | Free | N/A | 25% |
| 8712 | Bicycles and other cycles without motor | 11% | N/A | 25% |
| 8713 | Wheelchairs and mobility devices | Free | N/A | 25% |
| 8714 | Parts and accessories for bicycles and motorcycles | Free | N/A | 25% |
What changed recently
The three newest effective rows on the tariff change log. A later log date does not by itself revise every rate table.
- October 30, 2026 — Section 338 Canada scope: 22 lines off the 50% duty, 100 lines on
- October 23, 2026 — UK auto-parts 10% rate is the note 33(j) list, not every note 33(g) lineHTS 8708
- October 23, 2026 — Listed auto parts in note 33(g) use headings 9903.94.05, 9903.94.06, and the deal headingsHTS 8708
Top source countries for passenger vehicles (HTS 8703)
Data as of 2026-10-23. Effective rates are HTS 8703 except 8703.21. The category calculator lower on this page still uses the automobiles-and-parts stack, which can differ. Heading 8708 parts are not these totals.
| Country | Base Rate | + Surcharge | = Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 0% | +50% | 50% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% |
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | +50% | 52.5% |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 2.5% | +7.5% | 10% |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% |
| 🇮🇳India | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% |
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Passenger vehicle rates by country (HTS 8703)
| Country | Base Rate | Surcharge | Effective Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | +50% | 52.5% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 52.5%. Heading 9903.94.01. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 52.5% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 40% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 0% | +50% | 50% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 50%. Section 338 at 50%. Not the auto Section 232 rate. USMCA does not zero chapter 87. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 27.5% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 50% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | +25% | 27.5% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 27.5%. Heading 9903.94.01. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 27.5% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 12.5% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇫🇷France | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇨🇾Cyprus | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇪🇪Estonia | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇱🇻Latvia | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇱🇺Luxembourg | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇲🇹Malta | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇸🇰Slovakia | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇸🇮Slovenia | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.51. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 10% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.41. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 12.5% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 2.5% | +12.5% | 15% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 15%. Heading 9903.94.61. Note 52(f)(2) keeps forced-labor off this entry. A listed part such as 8708.29 is 15% under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 12.5% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 2.5% | +7.5% | 10% | Passenger vehicles, HTS 8703 except 8703.21: 10%. In-quota heading 9903.94.31 (Column 1 + 7.5%). Quota: 100,000 passenger vehicles a year from January 1, 2026. This calculator does not track the quota. UK light trucks are not in note 33(i). A listed part such as 8708.29 is 10% to 27.5% depending on the 10-digit line under note 33(g). Heading 8708 as a whole is 12.5% because some of its lines are not in that note. |
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