Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD SUV from Japan
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 — 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
• ,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