Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5L Diesel-Electric SUV from Germany
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 — 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 '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