New Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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 — 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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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'