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
9903.03.060%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
• 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