Toyota Corolla Hybrid from Japan
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a compact sedan equipped with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, featuring a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc. It uses a non-plug-in hybrid system where the battery recharges via regenerative braking and the engine. This vehicle falls under HTS 8703.40.00.05 due to its hybrid powertrain and engine size designed primarily for passenger transport.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine displacement certificate to confirm ≤1,000cc; ensure hybrid system documentation proves no external plug-in capability
• Comply with EPA emissions and NHTSA safety standards
• Watch for statistical reporting as 'new' if unsold to ultimate purchaser