New Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580 Sedan from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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