New Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 Sedan

A luxury full-size sedan featuring a 4.0L V8 biturbo spark-ignition engine with more than 6 cylinders and over 3,000 cc displacement. Classified under HTS 8703.24.0160 as a new motor vehicle principally designed for passenger transport with a high-capacity spark-ignition engine. Meets 'new' criteria as unsold by manufacturer to ultimate purchaser.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%2.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.23.01Same rate: 27.5%

If cylinder capacity is 1,500-3,000 cc

Smaller engine displacement shifts to lower capacity subheading within spark-ignition passenger vehicles.

8703.33.01Same rate: 27.5%

If fitted with diesel engine

Diesel compression-ignition engines fall under 8703.33, not spark-ignition 8703.24.

8708.80Same rate: 27.5%

If previously sold to ultimate purchaser

Vehicles transferred via first retail sale are 'used' and classify under heading 8708.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification to avoid reclassification as used; ensure VIN and engine specs match HTS for cylinder count and displacement; comply with EPA emissions and NHTSA safety standards for spark-ignition imports