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
17.5%
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 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
• 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