New Honda Accord Sport 2.0L from Germany
A new mid-size sedan with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine (1,996 cc), optimized for passenger comfort and efficiency. Classified under HTS 8703.23.0140 for new passenger vehicles with spark-ignition engines of 1,500-3,000 cc and ≤4 cylinders. Excludes wagons or specialty models.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm engine displacement via official specs; turbocharging doesn't affect classification
• Prepare FMVSS compliance docs early
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect 'new' declaration leading to used vehicle duties