New Kia Carnival MPV Station Wagon from Germany
The 2024 Kia Carnival is a new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) station wagon with a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine (2,499 cc), designed for family transport. It matches HTS 8703.23.0130 as a new passenger van with engine specs in the 1,500-3,000 cc range and ≤4 cylinders.
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
• Submit engine spec sheet confirming ≤4 cylinders and capacity; check for preferential tariff under US-Korea FTA
• Pitfall: roof rails may trigger parts classification if detachable