New Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Sedan from Germany
The Lexus LS 500h is a luxury hybrid sedan featuring a V6 engine with hybrid assist exceeding 6 cylinders total capacity, combined spark-ignition and electric motor propulsion not plug-in chargeable, with engine displacement between 1,500-3,000 cc. It falls under HTS 8703.40.0040 as a new other vehicle principally for passenger transport meeting the specific engine and hybrid criteria. Presented unsold to end-user, qualifying as 'new' per statistical notes.
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
• Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification showing no prior sale to end-user; obtain EPA/CARB emissions certificates for hybrid drivetrain
• Ensure VIN confirms cylinder count and displacement; common pitfall is misclassifying plug-in variants under 8703.80