BMW X3 xDrive20d Hybrid 2.0L from Japan
BMW X3 xDrive20d Hybrid combines a 1,995 cc diesel compression-ignition engine with electric assist motor, designed for passenger transport without plug-in charging. Qualifies as new under HTS 8703.50.00.30 due to cylinder capacity and propulsion type.
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
• Include battery/motor integration diagrams in entry docs to prove non-external charging propulsion
• Validate new status via unsold dealer inventory proof; statistical notes exclude demo units
• Anticipate theft protection standard compliance; VIN etching often overlooked