Audi Q5 40 TDI Hybrid 2.0L from Japan
Audi Q5 40 TDI Hybrid employs a 1,968 cc diesel engine with compression-ignition and electric motor, non-rechargeable externally, as a premium passenger SUV. Falls under HTS 8703.50.00.30 for new diesel-electric vehicles in 1,500-2,500 cc range.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Detail hybrid voltage/battery specs to distinguish from pure diesel or PHEV entries
• Confirm no prior title transfer per Chapter 87 new vehicle definition
• Prepare glazing/safety glass certifications; tinted variants often flagged