Volkswagen Jetta 1.4L TSI from Japan

The Volkswagen Jetta 1.4L TSI is a midsize sedan with a 1.4-liter turbocharged spark-ignition engine (approximately 1,395 cc), focused on passenger comfort and efficiency. HTS 8703.22.01 applies due to its engine displacement within limits and principal design for person transport.

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 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

Import Tips

Use certified engine displacement certificates to substantiate classification claims

Comply with Clean Air Act emissions standards with supporting test data

Document 'new' vs 'used' status accurately using sales history to meet statistical reporting