New Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid Sedan from Germany
Mercedes S580e features inline-6 hybrid with electric boost >6 cyl performance, non-PHEV spark-ignition/electric, 1,500-3,000 cc passenger luxury sedan. Classifies under HTS 8703.40.0040 for new vehicles with >6 cylinder engines in specified hybrid category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• DOT HS-7 form for safety standards; engine cylinder count via service manual excerpts
• Avoid demo vehicle misclassification as 'new'