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
9903.05.900%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
• 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