New Lexus RX 450h SUV from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
2.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status via manufacturer certification as unsold to end-users; include EPA emissions and DOT safety certifications
• Ensure VIN matches import docs to avoid used vehicle misclassification pitfalls