Used Lexus LS 500h Hybrid Sedan from Germany
A luxury full-size sedan with a 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engine paired with an electric motor for hybrid propulsion, cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc. Classified under HTS 8703.40.00.90 as a used vehicle principally designed for passenger transport, not plug-in chargeable. Meets criteria for 'used' per statistical notes as title transferred to ultimate purchaser.
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
• Verify 'used' status with original title and odometer reading over 1,000 miles to avoid new vehicle misclassification
• Obtain EPA/DOT certification for emissions/safety on hybrids over 3L
• Prepare detailed VIN history and service records for customs valuation