Used Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d Hybrid from Japan
Used premium mid-size SUV with 3.0L inline-6 diesel engine and electric motor integration, exceeding 2,500 cc displacement. Classified in HTS 8703.50.00.90 as a used, non-plug-in diesel-electric hybrid motor vehicle for passenger transport. Includes advanced all-wheel drive system.
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
• Submit FMVSS compliance letter from manufacturer for used imports over 25 years old exemption
• Check for EU emissions stickers matching diesel specs
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete VIN history leading to delays