Honda Fit Plug-in Hybrid Prototype from Germany
A subcompact plug-in hybrid based on the Honda Fit platform with a 1.5L (1497 cc but statistical variant ≤1000 cc model) spark-ignition engine paired with electric motor, chargeable externally. Designed for urban personal transport, it matches HTS 8703.60.00.05 for small-capacity PHEVs.
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
• Provide detailed engine specs and EV range certification to customs for proper PHEV verification
• Avoid common pitfall of importing without NHTSA compliance label, which delays clearance
• For statistical reporting, distinguish new dealer stock from used consumer vehicles accurately