Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel Hybrid 1.5L from Japan
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel Hybrid is a subcompact hatchback with a 1.5L compression-ignition engine and electric motor in a mild-hybrid setup for passenger transport. It matches HTS 8703.50.00.10 as a non-plug-in vehicle with both propulsion types and cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc. Excluded from pure electric or plug-in categories.
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
• Provide homologation certificates confirming EU emissions standards compatible with US requirements
• Document cylinder bore/stroke measurements to prove ≤1,500 cc capacity
• Check for interchangeable equipment; if presented with tractor tools, they classify separately per chapter notes