Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d Hybrid 2.2L from Germany

Luxury compact SUV Mercedes GLC 300d Hybrid uses a 2,143 cc compression-ignition diesel engine with integrated electric motor for hybrid propulsion, not externally chargeable. New models fit HTS 8703.50.00.30 for passenger vehicles in this cylinder and powertrain category.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

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
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) 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 column1 less than 15 percent.
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

Submit OEM engineering specs confirming non-plug-in hybrid to avoid 8703.70 PHEV classification

Track 'new' vehicle chain-of-custody docs from factory; first sale to end-user disqualifies as new

Prepare for FMVSS bumper/airbag testing; common issue is European vs US spec mismatches