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

2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.070%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 38 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