New Lexus ES 350 from Germany
A new luxury midsize sedan from Lexus equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine (4 cylinders) exceeding 3,000 cc, optimized for passenger comfort and performance. Classified under HTS 8703.24.0140 for new spark-ignition passenger vehicles with ≤4 cylinders. Premium features like leather seats distinguish it while fitting the exact engine criteria.
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
• Provide detailed VIN and build sheet proving new status and engine specs (cylinders, displacement)
• Comply with NHTSA FMVSS standards; bumper/ lighting certification required for entry
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