New Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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