Honda Insight Hybrid from Germany
The Honda Insight Hybrid is a subcompact liftback with a 1.0L spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor in a non-plug-in hybrid setup for efficient passenger transport. Its cylinder capacity is under 1,000 cc, meeting the specific criteria of this HTS code. Designed for urban commuting, it qualifies here as a complete motor vehicle principally for persons.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed powertrain specs showing integrated hybrid without external charging port
• Label as 'new' per statistical notes if not sold to end-user
• Ensure VIN and safety certification for FMVSS compliance