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
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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