Suzuki Alto Works from China
The Suzuki Alto Works is a compact kei car with a 660cc turbocharged spark-ignition engine, designed primarily for urban passenger transport. It falls under HTS 8703.21.0150 as a motor vehicle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc and spark-ignition piston engine, classified as 'other' due to its small size and non-SUV body style.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' vs 'used' status per statistical notes; new vehicles must not have been sold beyond manufacturer/dealer chain
• Ensure EPA/DOT compliance for emissions and safety standards; small engines may qualify for exemptions but require certification
• Provide detailed VIN, engine specs, and proof of cylinder capacity ≤1,000cc to avoid misclassification into higher CC headings