Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Plus Hybrid from Germany
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.
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
• 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