New Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Sedan from Germany
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid features a 3.5L V6 with twin electric motors functioning as >6 cylinder equivalent, non-plug-in hybrid within 1,500-3,000 cc, for passenger transport. HTS 8703.40.0040 applies to this new vehicle with spark-ignition/electric combo exceeding 6 cylinders. Meets 'new' criteria as unsold from manufacturer.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit NHTSA import eligibility letter for Japanese hybrids; document hybrid battery specs separately
• Avoid pitfall of cylinder miscount in multi-motor setups; ensure no dealer prep history