New Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan from Japan
A compact sedan featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine with approximately 2,000 cc displacement, designed primarily for passenger transport. It falls under HTS 8703.32.0110 as a new diesel vehicle with cylinder capacity between 1,500 cc and 2,500 cc, not previously sold to an ultimate purchaser. This classification applies to vehicles assembled but only transferred among manufacturers, distributors, or dealers.
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
• Verify 'new' status per statistical notes with manufacturer certification to avoid misclassification as used; ensure EPA and DOT compliance for diesel emissions and safety standards; prepare detailed engine specs documentation for CBP cylinder capacity verification