Rivian R1S Adventure 7-Passenger Electric SUV from Japan
The Rivian R1S is a fully electric SUV capable of seating 7 adults plus driver, qualifying under HTS 8702.40.61.00 for electric motor vehicles transporting ten or more persons in the 'other' category. Its all-electric propulsion and large seating capacity distinguish it from smaller EVs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0210%Buses and other vehicles classified in HTSUS heading 8702 as provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed seating diagrams and capacity certifications; ensure battery and motor specs confirm pure electric propulsion
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in commercial invoice declarations for high-value EVs