2023 Lexus LS 500 Sedan from Germany
A luxury full-size sedan equipped with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 spark-ignition engine (415 hp), featuring 6 cylinders and exceeding 3,000 cc displacement. This new vehicle is principally designed for passenger transport with seating for 5, classifying under HTS 8703.24.0150 due to its engine specs and new status (unsold to ultimate purchaser).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
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
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification; used vehicles shift to different statistical suffixes
• Include detailed engine specs (cylinders, displacement) in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Comply with EPA emissions and NHTSA safety standards; obtain import bonds for high-value autos