New Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Luxury Sedan from Germany
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is a premium sedan with V6 hybrid powertrain effectively >6 cylinders, spark-ignition plus electric motor, 1,500-3,000 cc displacement, non-plug-in. Classifies in HTS 8703.40.0040 for new passenger vehicles with specified hybrid and engine specs. Designed primarily for transporting persons, not racing or commercial.
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
• Provide detailed engine specs and hybrid system diagrams to CBP for verification; label as 'new' only if direct from assembler
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on luxury imports; pair with FMVSS safety compliance