New Audi A3 TDI Sedan from Germany
A premium compact executive sedan equipped with a 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine (around 1,968 cc), optimized for five passengers. Classified under HTS 8703.32.0110 for new diesel passenger vehicles with 1,500-2,500 cc engines, meeting the 'new' criteria of no prior sale to end users. Station wagons or similar body styles also qualify if primarily for persons.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Obtain original manufacturer invoice proving 'new' status and no prior retail sale; comply with NHTSA safety standards including FMVSS certification; watch for common pitfalls like incorrect engine displacement reporting leading to reclassification