New BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-in Hybrid from Japan
The BMW X5 xDrive50e is a new plug-in hybrid luxury SUV featuring a 3.0L 6-cylinder spark-ignition engine integrated with electric motors, externally rechargeable for passenger transport. It matches HTS 8703.60.00.30 due to its new status, cylinder count (more than 4, up to 6), and displacement over 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide OBD-II compliance and emissions data for EPA; label as 'new' with assembly date proof
• Common pitfall: misstating hybrid type leading to duty recalculation