Used Lexus RX 450h 3.5L Hybrid SUV from Japan
A used luxury SUV with a 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engine and electric motor hybrid system (3,456 cc), designed for passenger transport without external plug-in capability. Classified here as a used 'other vehicle' under 8703.40 for its cylinder capacity and non-PHEV hybrid propulsion.
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
• Require detailed vehicle history report proving first sale to ultimate purchaser for 'used' eligibility
• Ensure DOT safety standards compliance including hybrid battery inspection
• Beware of engine swap pitfalls leading to capacity reclassification