New Mercedes-Benz C220d Sedan from Japan
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 — 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
• 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