New Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Sedan from Canada
The Lexus LS 500h is a luxury hybrid sedan featuring a 3.5L V6 engine with 6 cylinders combined with an electric motor for propulsion, exceeding 3,000 cc cylinder capacity. It uses a self-charging hybrid system without plug-in capability, classifying it under HTS 8703.40.00.70 for new vehicles with 5-6 cylinder spark-ignition engines in hybrid configuration. This fits vehicles principally designed for passenger transport.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) 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 per statistical notes: unsold by manufacturer/dealer only; used vehicles shift to other subheadings
• Ensure VIN and engine specs documentation matches 5-6 cylinder hybrid criteria
• Comply with EPA/CARB emissions for hybrids and DOT safety standards