Suzuki Swift GL from Japan
Suzuki Swift GL is a lightweight four-door hatchback powered by a 990cc spark-ignition engine, built for efficient personal transport. Falls under HTS 8703.21.01 as a non-commercial passenger vehicle with sub-1,000cc displacement. Known for fuel economy and agile handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Label as 'new' only if unsold to end-user; used requires title transfer evidence
• Comply with NHTSA standards for bumpers, lights, and crash safety in import filings
• Watch for hybrid variants that might shift to electric/hybrid subheadings if battery-assisted