Kia Picanto Hybrid from Japan
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 — 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
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