New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE from Germany
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE is a compact SUV with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, not plug-in chargeable. It falls under HTS 8703.40.0020 as a new motor vehicle principally for passenger transport with engine capacity between 1,500-3,000 cc and no more than 4 cylinders.
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
• ,Provide EPA/CARB emissions certificates and VIN-specific engine specs confirming cylinder count and displacement
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming non-plug-in hybrid (no external charging) to prevent misclassification