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Passenger Vehicles

Passenger vehicles are motor vehicles used for transporting people, typically designed for non-commercial use. They are characterized by their focus on occupant comfort, safety, and convenience.

Materials

Construction commonly utilizes a combination of materials including:

• Steel: Historically dominant, used for chassis, body structure, and some body panels. High-strength steel is increasingly common for improved safety.
• Aluminum: Employed for body panels, engine blocks, suspension components, and increasingly for entire body structures to reduce weight.
• Composites (Carbon Fiber, Plastics): Used for body panels, interior components, and structural elements in high-performance or specialized vehicles, offering weight reduction and improved aerodynamics.
• Glass: For windows, windshields, and sunroofs, often laminated for safety.
• Polymers/Plastics: Extensively used for interior trim, dashboards, bumpers, and various components.
• Rubber: Tires, seals, hoses, and other flexible components.
• Electronics: A vast array of electronic components for engine management, safety systems, infotainment, and comfort features.

Purpose

The primary purpose of passenger vehicles is the safe and efficient transportation of one or more passengers. Secondary purposes include cargo transport (limited capacity) and recreational use.

Function

Passenger vehicles operate based on the principles of internal combustion, electric power, or hybrid systems. Core functions include:

• Propulsion: Generating power to drive the wheels.
• Steering: Controlling the direction of travel.
• Braking: Decelerating or stopping the vehicle.
• Suspension: Providing a comfortable ride and maintaining tire contact with the road.
• Safety Systems: Protecting occupants in the event of a collision (airbags, seatbelts, ABS, stability control, etc.).
• Climate Control: Maintaining a comfortable temperature and air quality inside the cabin.
• Infotainment: Providing entertainment and information to occupants.

Usage Scenarios

• Daily Commuting: Transportation to and from work or school.
• Family Transportation: Carrying family members for various activities.
• Long-Distance Travel: Road trips and vacations.
• Recreational Activities: Transporting passengers to leisure destinations.
• Urban Mobility: Navigating city streets.

Common Types

• Sedans: Traditional four-door vehicles with a separate trunk.
• Hatchbacks: Four-door vehicles with a rear door that opens upwards, providing access to a cargo area integrated with the passenger cabin.
• Coupes: Two-door vehicles with a sporty appearance.
• Convertibles: Vehicles with a retractable roof.
• SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles): Larger vehicles with increased ground clearance and cargo capacity, often with four-wheel drive.
• Crossovers: Vehicles combining features of SUVs and sedans, typically with front-wheel drive.
• Minivans: Vehicles designed for transporting large families, with sliding doors and flexible seating arrangements.
• Wagons (Station Wagons): Vehicles with an extended roofline and a rear door for access to a large cargo area.
• Electric Vehicles (EVs): Vehicles powered by electric motors and batteries.
• Hybrid Vehicles: Vehicles combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
• Pickup Trucks: Vehicles with an open cargo bed. (Often considered light-duty trucks but can be used for passenger transport.)

Passenger vehicles fall under the classification of motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8703.10.10.00: This HS code covers motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (excluding those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars. Specifically, it applies to vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow, golf carts, and similar vehicles. The tax rate is 2.5% (basic tariff: 2.5%, additional tariff: 0.0%, total tariff: 2.5%).

• 8703.10.50.30: This HS code also covers motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (excluding those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars. However, it specifically applies to other golf carts. The tax rate is 2.5% (basic tariff: 2.5%, additional tariff: 0.0%, total tariff: 2.5%).

• 8702.10.31.00: This HS code covers motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel). It specifically applies to vehicles designed for the transport of 16 or more persons, including the driver. The tax rate is 2.0% (basic tariff: 2.0%, additional tariff: 0.0%, total tariff: 2.0%).

• 8702.10.61.00: This HS code covers motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel). It applies to other vehicles not specifically designed for 16 or more persons. The tax rate is 2.0% (basic tariff: 2.0%, additional tariff: 0.0%, total tariff: 2.0%).

Chapter 87 relates to vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof.

Heading 8702 specifically covers motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver.

Heading 8703 covers motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702).

It is important to note the distinction between vehicles designed for ten or more persons (heading 8702) and those principally designed for the transport of persons but not specifically for ten or more (heading 8703). The engine type (compression-ignition vs. other) also influences the HS code selection within heading 8702.