Used Volkswagen Passat TDI from Germany
A used mid-size sedan from Volkswagen with 2.0-liter diesel engine actually measuring over 2,500 cc in V6 variant, designed for passenger use. Falls under HTS 8703.33.01.85 as used compression-ignition vehicle.
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
• Confirm exact cylinder capacity via service records; VW diesels often near threshold
• Dieselgate-affected models need extra EPA documentation for defeat device clearance
• Use bonded carrier for transport to avoid premature entry penalties