Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5L AWD from Japan
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 — 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
• 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