Volkswagen Tiguan Station Wagon from Germany
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a new station wagon featuring a 2.0L turbocharged spark-ignition engine (1,984 cc) with 4 cylinders, with an overall height under 160 cm. Designed primarily for transporting persons with extended cargo capacity. Classified in HTS 8703.23.0120 due to its new status, engine specs, and station wagon body under the height limit.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure VIN confirms new vehicle status; prepare FMVSS compliance documentation early
• Check height measurement excludes antennas or luggage racks
• Common pitfall: incorrect engine cylinder count declaration leading to audits