New Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 Sedan from Germany
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.
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
9903.03.060%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
• 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