New Kia Carnival MPV Station Wagon from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.05.900%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