Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD SUV from Germany
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV equipped with a compression-ignition diesel engine combined with an electric motor for propulsion, utilizing a self-charging hybrid system without plug-in capability. It principally transports persons and falls under HTS 8703.50.00 due to its dual diesel-electric propulsion excluding external charging. This classification applies to new vehicles not previously sold to end users.
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
9903.05.900%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 and DOT compliance for emissions and safety; diesel hybrids require specific certification labels
• Avoid misclassification as plug-in hybrids (8703.80); confirm no external charging capability in technical specs