PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could make owning a foreign-made car more expensive, leaving many wondering: Is my car imported? President Donald Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles and their parts—including those used i n U.S. assembly plants. He claimed the move will boost domestic manufacturing and generate $100 billion annually. However, according to the Associated Press, these tariffs cause complications for U.S. automakers, dealerships, mechanics, and even insurance companies. BACKGROUND: From repairs to insurance, Trump’s auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive How do I know if my car is imported? Many vehicles will be affected by the new tariffs, according to the 2025 American Automotive Labeling Act (AALA) list which details: The percentage of a car made in the U.S. or Canada Where the final assembly took place The origins of the engine and transmission The percentage of parts from other continents [View the full list at the bottom of this article.] Finding your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) To determine if your car was imported or has foreign-made parts, you'll need to check its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). While it may seem like a series of randomly generated letters and numbers, those characters actually form a specific 17-digit code that provide details about the car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Where to find your VIN There are a few places the VIN can typically be found in a car: Dashboard: Lower-left corner of the windshield (driver’s side) Engine block: Pop the hood and check the front Driver’s side door: Near the latch Vehicle documents: Registration or insurance paperwork Decoding your VIN The first character of the VIN tells you where your car was manufactured: 1, 4, 5: United States 2: Canada 3: Mexico 6: Australia 7: New Zealand 8, 9: South America A-H: Africa J-R: Asia S-Z: Europe The second character identifies the manufacturer (Ford, Toyota, etc.), while the third indicates the vehicle type (car, truck, bus, etc.). The remaining characters provide details about the model, engine size, security code, year, and assembly plant. READ ALSO: What Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs could mean for you Full 2025 AALA list below: MY2025-AALA-Alphabetical-2.4.25-1Download For a full breakdown, enter your VIN into the NHTSA's free, online VIN decoder service to see the exact assembly location and manufacturing details. ...read more read less