New Lexus NX 350h Luxury from Germany
The 2024 Lexus NX 350h Luxury is a luxury compact SUV hybrid with a 2.5L inline-4 spark-ignition engine (2,487 cc) and electric motor, designed for passenger transport. Classified in HTS 8703.40.0030 for new spark-ignition hybrids (non-plug-in) with engine capacity 1,500-3,000 cc and 4-6 cylinders per statistical criteria. Meets 'new' definition as unsold to end-user.
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
• Obtain detailed engine certification showing cylinder count and displacement to avoid reclassification
• Document hybrid system (non-plug-in) with technical specs; declare as 'new' only if no prior retail sale
• Prepare for safety standard compliance (FMVSS); pitfall is undervaluation via incorrect 'used' reporting