New Lexus ES 350 from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%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
• 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
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian imports; check ITC for Lexus-specific exclusions