Kia Sportage Hybrid from Japan
Kia Sportage Hybrid features a 1.6L turbo spark-ignition engine integrated with electric motor for all-wheel-drive capability in a self-charging hybrid platform. Compact SUV designed primarily for transporting persons. Meets HTS 8703.40.00 as other hybrid passenger vehicles.
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
• Document AWD system integration with hybrid powertrain for accurate duty assessment
• Prepare for potential recalls or safety investigations pre-import
• Classify correctly vs minivans which may fall under station wagon provisions