New Lexus ES 350 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

2.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 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