New Lexus LS 500 Sedan from Japan
The Lexus LS 500 is a luxury sedan featuring a new 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine with more than 6 cylinders and a cylinder capacity between 1,500 cc and 3,000 cc. It is principally designed for transporting persons, classifying it under HTS 8703.23.0170 as a new motor vehicle with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine meeting the specified engine criteria.
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
• ,Obtain original manufacturer's certificate of origin and engine specifications confirming cylinder count and displacement
• Avoid misclassification as 'used' by ensuring no prior title transfer; common pitfall with demo or loaner vehicles