New Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Sedan from Germany
The Acura RLX Sport Hybrid features a new 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engine with more than 6 cylinders paired with electric motors, total displacement 1,500-3,000 cc, principally for passenger transport. Classified under HTS 8703.23.0170 due to its spark-ignition piston engine characteristics despite hybrid system.
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
• Document hybrid system but classify based on primary spark-ignition engine specs
• Ensure battery and electric components meet NHTSA safety standards for importation