New Lexus RX 450h SUV

The Lexus RX 450h is a luxury hybrid SUV featuring a 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor for propulsion, with a total cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc and only 4 cylinders. It falls under HTS 8703.40.00.60 as a new motor vehicle principally designed for transporting persons, not plug-in chargeable. This classification applies to its hybrid powertrain and new status per statistical notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%2.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.60.00Higher: 102.5% vs 27.5%

If capable of charging from external power source

Plug-in hybrids shift to 8703.60 as PHEVs, distinguished by external charging capability per heading exclusions.

8703.23.01Same rate: 27.5%

If spark-ignition only, no electric motor

Pure gasoline vehicles without hybrid electric propulsion fall under 8703.23 for >3L engines.

8708.40.60Lower: 25% vs 27.5%

If imported as chassis with engine, no body

Motor chassis without full body construction classify in 8708, per chapter note excluding cab-fitted chassis from 8706.

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