Mercedes-Benz S580e Hybrid Luxury Sedan from Germany
The Mercedes-Benz S580e features a V8 spark-ignition engine with more than 6 cylinders combined with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, exceeding 3,000 cc capacity. Classified under HTS 8703.40.0080 as a new passenger vehicle with non-plug-in hybrid system. Its luxury design prioritizes person transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use manufacturer affidavits for engine cylinder verification; misstating as 6-or-fewer cylinders leads to wrong subheading
• Document non-plug-in hybrid nature to avoid 8703.60; include battery specs
• Prepare for CBP inspections on 'new' definition—title transfer history critical