Vehicles / Cars

In foreign trade, 'Vehicles / Cars' generally refers to motor vehicles imported or exported as complete units. Their HS codes are mainly under heading 8703 (passenger vehicles), and also include 8704 (goods vehicles), etc. This term is used in contracts, letters of credit, bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations, and it is necessary to specify brand, model, engine displacement, drive type, number of seats, and new/used status. Use scenarios include complete vehicle exports, parallel imports, used car exports, cross-border e-commerce, etc. Notes: 1) Different countries have different market access requirements for complete vehicle imports, such as emission standards, safety certification, CCC, EPA, ECE, etc.; 2) Tax rates and regulatory conditions differ greatly between new and used cars, and used cars usually require export licenses; 3) In letters of credit, avoid writing only 'Cars'; specify, for example, 'New passenger cars, 5 seats, 1.5L'; 4) There is a clear distinction from 'Auto parts', which fall under heading 8708 and differ in trade regulation, tax rebates, and certification. Foreign trade practitioners should classify accurately to prevent customs clearance delays or fines.