Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d Hybrid 2.2L from Japan
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 — 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
• 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