Kia Picanto Hybrid from Germany
The Kia Picanto Hybrid is a microcar with a 1.0L spark-ignition engine and integrated electric motor for mild hybrid propulsion, cylinder capacity ≤1,000 cc. Non-plug-in design makes it suitable for urban passenger transport under this HTS code. Fully assembled as a motor vehicle 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
9903.05.900%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
• Include battery specs to prove regenerative-only charging
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