New Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Sedan from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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