New Nissan Altima SR 2.5L from Germany
New sport-tuned sedan with 2.5L 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine (2,488 cc), primarily for personal transport. HTS 8703.23.0140 applies to this new model due to its cylinder capacity and count.
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
• Certify engine as spark-ignition, not hybrid primary
• Prepare for EPA fuel economy reporting
• Pitfall: racing modifications could shift classification