New Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid Sedan from Germany
Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid sedan has a 3.0L inline-6 with electric motor, >3,000 cc, self-charging for passenger use. Classifies as new under HTS 8703.40.00.70 for 5-6 cylinder spark-ignition hybrids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5115%Passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (n) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent
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
• Include ADAMS auto data for safety homologation
• Statistical 'new' requires no prior ultimate sale
• Beware valuation disputes on luxury options