Suzuki Swift Hybrid from Germany
The Suzuki Swift Hybrid features a 1.0L turbocharged spark-ignition engine combined with a mild-hybrid electric motor system, not capable of plug-in charging. This supermini hatchback is built for passenger transport with total cylinder capacity under 1,000 cc. It precisely matches HTS 8703.40.00.05 for non-plug-in hybrid cars.
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
• Document mild-hybrid configuration to distinguish from full hybrids; avoid misclassification as conventional
• Check for tractor-like features per chapter notes
• Prepare for used/new statistical reporting based on title transfer