New Audi A3 TDI Sedan from Japan
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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