Navigate Section 232 auto tariffs (25%), USMCA automotive rules of origin with 75% RVC requirements, and complex Chapter 87 classification. All automated.
Start Free TrialThe automotive sector faces multiple overlapping tariff regimes that make compliance critical.
Effective April 3, 2025. Covers passenger vehicles (HTS 8703-8704) and specified auto parts. Applied on top of base MFN rates. USMCA does NOT exempt from Section 232.
Most Chinese auto parts face 25% Section 301 tariffs under Lists 1-3. Stacks with Section 232 for steel/aluminum auto components. EVs from China face 100% tariff.
Automotive rules of origin require 75% regional value content (up from 62.5% under NAFTA). Core parts must meet specific thresholds. Failure means full MFN duty + Section 232.
Effective Feb 24, 2026. Applies to auto parts from non-USMCA sources. Stacks with all other tariff layers.
| Product | HTS Code | MFN Rate | 232 Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger vehicles | 8703.23 | 2.5% | 25% |
| Motor vehicle parts | 8708.xx | 2.5% | 25% |
| Brake systems | 8708.30 | 2.5% | 25% |
| Transmissions | 8708.40 | 2.5% | 25% |
| Electric vehicles | 8703.60 | 2.5% | 25% + 100% (China) |
Illustrative rates. Section 301 and Section 122 may apply additionally. Use our calculator for exact stacked rates.
Calculate total auto duties with all layers: MFN + Section 232 (25%) + Section 301 + Section 122 + MPF + HMF. Compare sourcing scenarios.
Verify 75% regional value content compliance. Check tracing list parts, core parts thresholds, and labor value content requirements.
Generate entry documentation for auto parts shipments. Pre-populated with HTS codes, duty calculations, and USMCA certificate data.
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