New Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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