Honda Fit Plug-in Hybrid Prototype from Japan
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 — 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
• 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