New Lexus RX 450h SUV from Japan
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 — 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
• 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