Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5L Diesel-Electric SUV from China

A pre-owned compact SUV featuring a 2.5L compression-ignition diesel engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, with a cylinder capacity of 2,487 cc. It qualifies under HTS 8703.50.0050 as a used vehicle not plug-in chargeable, designed primarily for passenger transport. The hybrid diesel-electric system relies on regenerative braking rather than external charging.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [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
9903.94.040%Effective with respect to entries on or after April 3, 2025, certain passenger vehicles and light trucks, as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify 'used' status with odometer readings, title history, and proof of prior sale to ultimate purchaser per statistical notes to avoid misclassification as new

Obtain EPA/DOT certifications for emissions and safety standards; diesel hybrids require specific Form 3520-1 documentation