Mercedes-Benz G-Class G350d from Japan

Iconic off-road SUV featuring a 3.0L V6 turbo diesel engine over 2,500 cc, built for passenger transport with luxury amenities. Classified in 8703.33.01 for diesel passenger vehicles exceeding 2,500 cc capacity. Excludes pure cargo variants.

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ensure VIN confirms new/used status per statistical notes; provide DOT FMVSS certification; avoid misclassification as commercial by emphasizing passenger seating