New Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid Sedan from Japan
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 — 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
• Include ADAMS auto data for safety homologation
• Statistical 'new' requires no prior ultimate sale
• Beware valuation disputes on luxury options