Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5L AWD from Germany
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a compact SUV with a 2.5L compression-ignition diesel engine paired with an electric motor for propulsion, not plug-in rechargeable. Its engine displacement of 2,487 cc falls within 1,500-2,500 cc, classifying it under HTS 8703.50.00.30 as a new vehicle principally designed for passenger transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine displacement certification and hybrid system specs to confirm non-plug-in status for accurate HTS classification
• Obtain EPA/DOT certifications early; common pitfall is mismatched VIN data causing delays at port