New Mercedes-Benz C220d Sedan from Germany
A luxury midsize sedan with a 2.1-liter (2,143 cc) four-cylinder diesel engine, built for passenger comfort and performance. It qualifies for HTS 8703.32.0110 as a new compression-ignition passenger car within the specified cylinder capacity, excluding those sold beyond dealer networks. Primarily designed for transporting persons, not goods.
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
• Document exact cylinder capacity with technical specs to prevent disputes; ensure compliance with Clean Air Act for diesel particulate filters; avoid pitfalls by not including aftermarket modifications that could alter classification