New Lexus NX 450h+ Hybrid SUV from Japan
The Lexus NX 450h+ is a new plug-in hybrid SUV with a 2.5L 4-cylinder spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor, rechargeable via external power, and a total system delivering propulsion. It falls under HTS 8703.60.00.30 as a new motor vehicle principally for passenger transport with an engine capacity between 1,500 cc and 3,000 cc featuring more than 4 but not more than 6 cylinders in its ICE component.
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
• Verify vehicle is classified as 'new' per statistical notes (no prior sale to end-user); obtain manufacturer's certificate of origin and EPA/DOT certifications
• Ensure cylinder count documentation matches ICE engine specs to avoid reclassification