8703 · Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 8702), including station wagons and racing cars
This heading includes ‘multipurpose vehicles’, such as motor vehicles which can transport both persons and goods:
1. Of the pick-up type:
This type of vehicle usually has more than one row of seats and is formed by two separate areas, namely a closed cabin for the transport of persons and an open or covered area for the transport of goods.
However, such vehicles are to be classified in heading 8704, if the maximum inner length at the floor of the area for the transport of the goods is more than 50 % of the length of the wheelbase of the vehicle or if they have more than two axles.
2. Of the van-type:
The van-type vehicle with more than one row of seats must fulfil the indications given in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 8703.
However, such vehicles are to be classified in heading 8704 if the maximum inner length at the floor of the area for the transport of the goods is more than 50 % of the length of the wheelbase of the vehicle or if they have more than two axles.
Van-type vehicles with one row of seats, and no presence of permanent anchor points and fittings for installing seats and safety equipment in the rear part of the vehicle, whether or not they have a permanent panel or barrier between the area for persons and the load area or windows in the side panels, are to be classified in heading 8704.