Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid

The Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid hatchback with a 1.8L (1,798 cc) spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor, rechargeable via external power. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00.10 as a motor vehicle principally for passenger transport with hybrid propulsion and engine capacity between 1,000-1,500 cc.

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.

8702.10Lower: 12% vs 102.5%

If designed primarily for commercial passenger transport like buses

Vehicles principally for 10+ passengers go to heading 8702, not personal motor cars.

8703.40.00Lower: 27.5% vs 102.5%

If not capable of plug-in charging, standard hybrid only

Pure hybrids without external plug-in capability fall under 8703.40 for spark-ignition hybrids under 1,500 cc.

8703.80.00Same rate: 102.5%

If cylinder capacity exceeds 1,500 cc

Larger engine hybrids shift to 8703.80 regardless of plug-in feature.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Provide EPA fuel economy and CARB emissions certifications for hybrids; ensure battery specs match 'capable of charging from external source'

Avoid misclassification by confirming spark-ignition piston engine capacity via official specs; common pitfall is ignoring electric motor presence