Suzuki Alto Works from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
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
• 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