Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Plus Hybrid

The Smart ForTwo Plug-in Hybrid variant combines a tiny 899 cc spark-ignition engine with electric motor propulsion, externally rechargeable, ideal for city driving and personal transport. Its sub-1,000 cc capacity qualifies it precisely for HTS 8703.60.00.05.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+100.0%102.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%2.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.70.00Same rate: 102.5%

If pure electric without internal combustion engine

Fully electric vehicles lack spark-ignition engine, shifting to dedicated EV subheading.

8704.10Lower: 10% vs 102.5%

If designed for transporting goods rather than persons

Small delivery vans or utility vehicles principally for cargo fall under trucks in 8704.

8708.99.81Lower: 37.5% vs 102.5%

If imported as unfinished chassis for completion

Chassis without body or incomplete assembly classified as parts, not complete vehicles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include proof of external charging capability (e.g

onboard charger specs) in entry documentation

Check for EU-type approval equivalence to U.S

FMVSS standards to expedite certification