New Mercedes-Benz E400 Sedan from Germany
The new Mercedes-Benz E400 sedan features a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 spark-ignition engine with more than 6 cylinders, displacement between 1,500 cc and 3,000 cc, built for premium passenger transport. It is classified as a new motor vehicle under HTS 8703.23.0170.
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
• Luxury features do not alter classification; engine specs govern subheading
• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving 'new' status from factory
• Anticipate FMVSS compliance testing for new model imports