New Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Double Cab from Japan
This is a new pickup truck with a compression-ignition diesel engine (over 2,500 cc) combined with an electric motor for propulsion, not plug-in chargeable. It falls under HTS 8703.50.00.70 as a motor vehicle principally designed for transporting persons in its cab, with hybrid diesel-electric powertrain exceeding the cylinder capacity threshold.
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
• ,Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for diesel hybrids; obtain Executive Order if modifying for U.S. market
• Avoid misclassification as 'used' by providing proof of no prior title transfer to ultimate purchaser