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
9903.05.900%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
• 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