New Audi A8 L 60 TFSI Hybrid from Japan
The Audi A8 L 60 TFSI Hybrid features a 3.0L V6 engine with 6 cylinders and electric motor assist, exceeding 3,000 cc for luxury passenger transport. This self-charging hybrid sedan falls under HTS 8703.40.00.70 as a new vehicle with spark-ignition piston engine and electric motor, non-plug-in.
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
• Document hybrid system type to confirm non-plug-in; statistical reporting requires 'new' proof via sales history
• Ensure FMVSS compliance for safety features
• Common pitfall: incorrect cylinder count declaration