Mazda3 Sedan 2.0L but 1.5L Variant from Japan
The Mazda3 Sedan 1.5L variant is a premium compact sedan featuring a 1.5-liter spark-ignition engine, built for efficient passenger transport with sporty handling. It qualifies for HTS 8703.22.01 based on its precise cylinder capacity and role as a non-commercial motor car.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 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
• Label engine specs clearly on commercial invoice to match HTS cylinder capacity criteria
• Obtain pre-shipment approval from NHTSA for safety standards compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete odometer disclosure for used car imports