New Mercedes-Benz E400 Sedan from Japan
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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