Mazda3 Sedan 2.0L but 1.5L Variant from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

2.5%

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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 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