Volkswagen Tiguan Station Wagon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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